Examples of 'is asking for trouble' in a sentence

Meaning of "is asking for trouble"

Engaging in an action or behavior that is likely to result in problems or negative consequences. This phrase implies that the action is risky or foolhardy and will inevitably lead to trouble or difficulties

How to use "is asking for trouble" in a sentence

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is asking for trouble
Even this meeting is asking for trouble.
It is asking for trouble.
Checking your luggage is asking for trouble.
This guy is asking for trouble.
But poking their faces into the hive is asking for trouble.
And that is asking for trouble.
Trying to get what you want through intimidation or force is asking for trouble.
Too attractive is asking for trouble.
Mandating that a contractor provide deliverables against a set of confusing requirements is asking for trouble.
Half a crown is asking for trouble.
If a host of studies are to be believed, marrying these women is asking for trouble.
Inviting them is asking for trouble.
The guy's brother died for it. I think straying from the path is asking for trouble.
To do so is asking for trouble.
But doing drug deals using a loan shark's money is asking for trouble.

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Taking a dog is asking for trouble I think.
Chuckles Believe me, not talking about it is asking for trouble.
This guy is asking for trouble stand still!
Pushing in this circumstance is asking for trouble.
Wanting to apply Article 90 ( 3 ) is asking for trouble in this very sensitive area.
Let alone one with that kind of power . Having a vampire here is asking for trouble.
To back ' em both is asking for trouble.
It is so deep-rooted corruption that I think the government, um, is asking for trouble.
Wait . This guy is asking for trouble.
Putting more than 2 saltwater fish in 10 gallon tank is asking for trouble.
Oh yes, that by itself is asking for trouble already ; D.
We are werewolves, Luke . Having a vampire here is asking for trouble.
Anyone who does so is asking for trouble.
Idleness in a world like ours is asking for trouble.
Bringing Joe here is asking for trouble.
I think straying from the path is asking for trouble.
Seriously, this guy is asking for trouble.
Anybody who grinds cast iron is asking for trouble.
In a sense, Jupiter is asking for trouble.
Frankly, anyone relying on them is asking for trouble.
Having a vampire here is asking for trouble.
To kiss in casual dating is asking for trouble.
Anyone who criticizes him is asking for trouble.
More than three parties is asking for trouble.
Buying drugs off the street is asking for trouble.
Muscling in on Tigers ' turf is asking for trouble.
Will you stop saying that? That is asking for trouble.
Dad . Bringing Joey here is asking for trouble.
Anything more than 4 yrs . is asking for trouble.
Well, obstructing a murder enquiry, love, is asking for trouble.

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