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tempting fate

VERB

ask for trouble

Synonyms

WEAK

ask for it bell the cat court danger court disaster push one's luck tempt the gods try one's hand try one's luck

Example Sentences

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Responding to this question with my desired outcome is perhaps naive, a little like tempting fate with my refusal to let myself commit intellectually to the alternative.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2024

While building smarter can make a difference, the decision to rebuild in Paradise at all has left some outsiders wondering about the wisdom of tempting fate in a place that’s so prone to burn.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

If the Kraken score first for a seventh straight game, the Avs might be tempting fate.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2023

Speaking before that match, which the team eventually lost to Italy on penalties, Mr Johnson did not rule anything out but said that announcing a holiday would be "tempting fate".

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2022

Sure, thought Alfred, now I understand about no point tempting fate.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte