Phrase guide

cruising for a bruising

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, not-comparable

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: cercare rogne — following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself
  • Italian: andare in cerca di guai — following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself
  • Polish: szukać guza — following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself
  • Portuguese: procurando encrenca — following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself
  • Tagalog: naghahanap ng sakit ng katawan — following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself