English Explanatory Dictionary

ask for it

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To provoke an unwanted action; to invite a problem or fail to prevent one.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ask for, it.

Pronunciation

en-au-ask for it.ogg

Word forms

ask for it asks for it asking for it asked for it

Synonyms

ask for trouble look for trouble

Related words

get what one asked for have it coming just deserts play with fire serve someone right
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