press (one's) luck



press (one's) luck

To risk losing the good favor or fortune one has garnered thus far by brashly or overconfidently seeking more. I know you're in the boss's good graces now, but don't press your luck: she's been known to turn on people for getting too cocky. I've had some good winnings at blackjack, but I don't think I should press my luck any further.
See also: luck, press

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Iounia-Biblical Greek
Roper['rəupə]
BoŠKo-Serbian, Croatian, Slovene
Rhian-Welsh
RadclyffeRAD-klifEnglish (Rare)
Roshan-Persian, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali