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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 |
| Huguo | | - | Ancient Germanic |
| Amun | | AH-mun (English) | Egyptian Mythology (Anglicized) |
| Henriikka | | HEN-ree:k-kah | Finnish |
| Antiope | | - | Greek Mythology |
| Moran | | ['mɔ:rən] | |
| Hazel | | ['heizl] | |