tempt fate
US /tɛmpt feɪt/
UK /tɛmpt feɪt/
1.
tentar a la suerte, desafiar al destino
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.
Decidió conducir a casa después de beber, realmente tentando a la suerte.
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Leaving your door unlocked at night is just tempting fate.
Dejar la puerta sin llave por la noche es simplemente tentar a la suerte.