ask for it (Meaning)

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ask for it (v)

persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble

If you keep provoking him, you're going to ask for it.
She knew she shouldn't have insulted her boss; she was asking for it.
If you leave your valuables unattended, you're practically asking for it to be stolen.
He taunted the opponent throughout the game, practically asking for it to backfire.
Walking alone in that neighborhood at night is asking for it.
You can't keep skipping classes and expect to pass; you're asking for it.
Provoking the authorities like that, you're definitely asking for it.
Being reckless on the road is asking for it—accidents happen.
If you're going to play with fire, you're asking for it to get burned.
She knew confronting him would lead to an argument, but she felt she had to ask for it.

persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble

quiz, question,interrogate, examine, query, grill, catechize,inquire (of), bombard, poll

reply,answer, respond, respond, reply, answer, comment, comment,observe, avoid

If you keep provoking him, you're going to ask for it.

She knew she shouldn't have insulted her boss; she was asking for it.

If you leave your valuables unattended, you're practically asking for it to be stolen.

He taunted the opponent throughout the game, practically asking for it to backfire.