ASK FOR IT

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does ask for it mean? 

• ASK FOR IT (verb)
  The verb ASK FOR IT has 1 sense:

1. persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble

  Familiarity information: ASK FOR IT used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ASK FOR IT (verb)

Meaning:

Persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

ask for it; ask for trouble

Context example:

He is asking for trouble with his behavior

Hypernyms (to "ask for it" is one way to...):

hang in; hang on; hold on; persevere; persist (be persistent, refuse to stop)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s