ask for it

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ask for it - persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble; "He is asking for trouble with his behavior"

ask for trouble

hang in, persevere, persist, hang on, hold on - be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"

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