be asking for trouble
be asking for trouble
To be doing something or acting in a manner that will very likely result in trouble, difficulty, or danger. I'd keep your mouth shut if you want to keep your job; arguing with the boss like that is just asking for trouble! Those kids were asking for trouble when they went trespassing on my property, and now trouble is what they'll get!
See also: ask, trouble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be asking for trouble
COMMON If someone is asking for trouble, they are behaving in a way that makes it very likely that they will have problems. To go ahead with the match after such clear advice was asking for trouble.
See also: ask, trouble
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
be asking for trouble (or be asking for it)
behave in a way that is likely to result in difficulty for yourself. informalSee also: ask, trouble
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be looking for trouble
- keep it that way
- keep away
- keep away (from someone or something)
- keep (something) under wraps
- keep (one's) eyes on (someone or something)
- inhibit
- inhibit (someone or something) from (doing something)
- inhibit from doing
- keep (something) by