tempt fate
US /tɛmpt feɪt/
UK /tɛmpt feɪt/
1.
鋌而走險, 自找麻煩
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.
他決定酒後駕車回家，真是鋌而走險。
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Leaving your door unlocked at night is just tempting fate.
晚上不鎖門簡直是自找麻煩。