asking for trouble
US /ˈæskɪŋ fɔr ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈæskɪŋ fɔr ˈtrʌbəl/

1.
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.
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If you keep talking back to your boss, you're just asking for trouble.
Si sigues contestándole a tu jefe, solo estás buscando problemas.