be riding for a fall

be riding for a fall

To be behaving in a way that will likely result in a problem or conflict. With the way he keeps skipping school, he is definitely riding for a fall. Jennifer is riding for a fall—you can't start rumors about half the school without repercussions.
See also: fall, riding
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be riding for a ˈfall

behave in a way which will cause problems for you later: He’s riding for a fall if he keeps talking to the boss so rudely.
See also: fall, riding
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • change (one's) ways
  • change your ways
  • mend (one's) ways
  • mend one's ways
  • mend ways
  • mend your ways
  • spare the rod and spoil the child
  • on the same wavelength
  • on the side of the angels
  • femme