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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Mckinnon	[mə'kinən]
Hokolesqua	-	Native American, Shawnee
Risto	REES-to (Finnish)	Finnish, Macedonian
Kaeden	KAY-dən	English (Modern)
Androkles	-	Ancient Greek
Hro&Eth;Gar	-	Anglo-Saxon