Phrase guide
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verb
To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: ask for it, look for trouble
Antonyms: none provided
verb
persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: ask for it
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on
History
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