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ASK FOR TROUBLE
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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
Example:
He is asking for trouble with his behavior
Synonyms:
ask for it; ask for trouble
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Hypernyms (to "ask for trouble" is one way to...):
hang in; hang on; hold on; persevere; persist (be persistent, refuse to stop)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
