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be a recipe for (something)
To be likely to cause a particular thing to happen. Studying all night before your final exam is a recipe for disaster. Eating healthy food and exercising regularly is a recipe for longevity.
be a recipe for [disaster/happiness/success etc.]
if something is a recipe for disaster, happiness, success etc., it is very likely to cause this Living with your husband's family is a recipe for disaster.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Louise | | [lu:'i:z] | |
Milko | | - | Bulgarian |
Teimuraz | | - | Georgian |
DagnÝ | | - | Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic |
Dillon | | DIL-ən | English |
Kliment | | klee-MYENT (Russian) | Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Macedonian |