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Danger - Asking for Trouble
Discover how English idioms like "sail close to the wind" and "play with fire" relate to asking for trouble in English.
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to bell the cat
[phrase]
to be the one who shows courage and does something risky that benefits all members of a group
to push one's luck
[phrase]
to continue to take risks because one has not faced any consequences so far
Ex: She 's agreed to help on Saturday , but I think I 'd pushing my luck if I asked her to be here the whole weekend .
to sail close to the wind
[phrase]
to do something that is dangerous, improper, or possibly illegal
Ex: In politics , some politicians choose sail close to the wind of public opinion , even if it means taking controversial positions .
to roll the dice
[phrase]
to rely on chance in doing something
Ex: When investing in the stock market , you 're rolling the dice, as market performance can be unpredictable .
to play with fire
[phrase]
to do something dangerous, risky, or foolish
Ex: He plays with fire by investing in risky stocks .
to ask for trouble
[phrase]
to do something that is very likely to result in trouble or difficulty
Ex: Joining that contentious online debate and expressing strong opinions is a sure way ask for trouble and confrontation with other users .
to live on the edge
[phrase]
to have a life that involves one facing a lot of danger and taking great risks
Ex: Driving at such high speeds on icy roads living on the edge; it 's a recipe for disaster .
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