asking for trouble

US /ˈæskɪŋ fɔr ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈæskɪŋ fɔr ˈtrʌbəl/
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buscar problemas, buscarse líos

doing something that is likely to cause problems or difficulties for oneself

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Leaving your car unlocked in this neighborhood is really asking for trouble.
Dejar tu coche abierto en este barrio es realmente buscar problemas.
If you keep talking back to your boss, you're just asking for trouble.
Si sigues contestándole a tu jefe, solo estás buscando problemas.