look for trouble
look for trouble
To do something or act in a manner that will very likely result in trouble, difficulty, or danger. (Usually used in the continuous tense.) Those kids were just looking for trouble when they went trespassing on my property, and now, trouble is what they're going to get! I know you're annoyed at your boss for making you come in on the weekend, but don't go looking for trouble!
See also: look, trouble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
look for ˈtrouble
behave in a way that is likely to cause an argument, violence, etc: Bored youths hang around outside looking for trouble.See also: look, trouble
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- ask for trouble
- foment trouble
- trouble
- keep out of trouble
- be in trouble
- get in(to) trouble
- get into trouble
- in trouble
- keep one's nose clean
- keep your nose clean