be looking for trouble



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be looking for trouble

To be doing something or acting in a manner that will very likely result in trouble, difficulty, or danger. I'd keep your mouth shut if you want to keep your job—arguing with the boss like that is just looking for trouble! Those kids were looking for trouble when they went trespassing on my property, and now, trouble is what they're going to get!
See also: look, trouble

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CasimirKAZ-i-meer (English)English, French
Alfeoahl-FE-oItalian
RikhardREEK-hahrdFinnish
CedarSEE-dərEnglish (Rare)
EinrÍ-Irish
Hendry-Scottish