Buscar
to ask for trouble
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buscarse problemas
to do something that is very likely to result in trouble or difficulty
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "ask for trouble" and when to use it?
The exact origin of the idiom "ask for trouble" is not well-documented, but it is a common idiom in the English language that likely developed over time to describe situations where individuals intentionally or unintentionally create problems or difficulties for themselves.
Example
Borrowing money from a loan shark is definitely asking for trouble due to the exorbitant interest rates.
Joining that contentious online debate and expressing strong opinions is a sure way to ask for trouble and confrontation with other users.
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