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be asking for something to behave in a way that makes it likely that a particular unpleasant thing will happen to you 自找某事 She's asking for trouble speaking to people like that. 她那样跟人说话是自找麻烦。
be asking for it : Anyone who drives while they're drunk is just asking for it. 酒后开车的人都是自寻倒霉。
Synonyms and related words
To cause problems for yourself: store up, be your own worst enemy, be asking for something...