tempt fate
US /tɛmpt feɪt/
UK /tɛmpt feɪt/
1.
tenter le diable, tenter le destin
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.
Il a décidé de rentrer chez lui après avoir bu, vraiment tenter le diable.
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Leaving your door unlocked at night is just tempting fate.
Laisser votre porte déverrouillée la nuit, c'est juste tenter le diable.