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ask for it

/ˈɑːsk fɔːr ɪt/

Traducción: Expresión informal que significa comportarse de manera que provoca problemas, castigo o una reacción negativa, a menudo implicando que la persona se merece lo que le ocurre.

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/ˈɑːsk fɔːr ɪt/B2slang
  • esExpresión informal que significa comportarse de manera que provoca problemas, castigo o una reacción negativa, a menudo implicando que la persona se merece lo que le ocurre.

An informal expression meaning to behave in a way that invites trouble, punishment, or a negative reaction, often implying that the person deserves what happens to them.

  1. Provoke troubleB2informal

    To behave in a way that invites or deserves punishment, criticism, or trouble.

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    • He was rude to the teacher; he was really asking for it.
    • If you drive that fast, you're asking for it.
    • She kept teasing the dog, so she was asking for it when it snapped.