What does ask for trouble mean?

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ask for trou·ble

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ask for it, ask for troubleverb

    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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  1. ask for trouble

    "Ask for trouble" is an idiomatic phrase referring to the act of doing something risky, foolish, or provocative that is likely to cause problems, conflicts, harm, or difficulties later on. It suggests that the person is intentionally or carelessly inviting potential issues due to their actions or behavior.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ask for trouble in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ask for trouble in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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