tempt fate
US /tɛmpt feɪt/
UK /tɛmpt feɪt/
1.
tentar a sorte, desafiar o 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.
Ele decidiu dirigir para casa depois de beber, realmente tentando a sorte.
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Leaving your door unlocked at night is just tempting fate.
Deixar a porta destrancada à noite é apenas tentar a sorte.