ask for it (v)
ask for trouble (v)

v00351048

type v
lex_filenum 30
def persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
examples He is asking for trouble with his behavior
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
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Hypernym persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on
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Hyponym persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on

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