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ASK FOR TROUBLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ask for trouble mean?
• ASK FOR TROUBLE (verb)
The verb ASK FOR TROUBLE has 1 sense:
1. persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
Familiarity information: ASK FOR TROUBLE used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
ask for it; ask for trouble
Context example:
He is asking for trouble with his behavior
Hypernyms (to "ask for trouble" is one way to...):
hang in; hang on; hold on; persevere; persist (be persistent, refuse to stop)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
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