ask for it
Intermediate (B1) informal
Do something so foolish or provocative that you basically invite bad consequences.
"He was texting while driving — he was really asking for it."
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Best of the Bourbon Battle 🥃 Tulsa King
Tulsa King Official · 20:55
Freddy, ask for it.
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Rick Steves' Europe · 21:27
before you ask for it.
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Our engineers ask for it by
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Lex Fridman · 139:36
We didn't ask for it.
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh testifies at Senate confirmation hearing — 4/21/2026
CNBC Television · 122:12
He didn't ask for it.