ask for trouble

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

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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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Filtering information to make a recommendation look better is a surefire way to ask for trouble.

Dealing with 'The Bomb' by Caruso, Nicholas D., Jr. / School Administrator

Steroid users ask for trouble when they start using other drugs to control the unwanted side effects of steroid use.

Steroid use by Brzycki, Matt / Coach and Athletic Director

Photographers who ask people to "do something" with their hands for the sake of a picture, often ask for trouble.

Beware the hand-to-chin cliche by Douglis, Philip N. / Communication World

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