Etymology

court death

Today it means: To act in a way perceived as inviting lethal consequences, especially by challenging someone more powerful. Full definition →

Chinese 找死
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  1. Chinese · calque of找死
  2. English todaycourt death

Calque of Chinese 找死 (zhǎosǐ).

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