tempt fate

US /tɛmpt feɪt/
UK /tɛmpt feɪt/
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das Schicksal herausfordern, sein Glück herausfordern

to take an unnecessary and foolish risk that could lead to a bad outcome

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He decided to drive home after drinking, really tempting fate.
Er beschloss, nach dem Trinken nach Hause zu fahren, wirklich das Schicksal herausfordern.
Leaving your door unlocked at night is just tempting fate.
Nachts die Tür unverschlossen zu lassen, ist einfach das Schicksal herausfordern.