asking for trouble

A form of ask for trouble — To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of ask for trouble

    Are you asking for trouble?

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APA

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“asking for trouble.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/asking%20for%20trouble. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “asking for trouble,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/asking%20for%20trouble.

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