How to Pronounce "look for trouble"
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
LUUK-for-TRUH-buhl
lˈʊk/ /fˈɔː/ /tɹˈʌbəl
LUUK-foh-TRUB-uhl
Definition
To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems, danger, or conflict for yourself, often by provoking others or ignoring rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
British English
lˈʊk/ /fˈɔː/ /tɹˈʌbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK-for-TRUH-buhl
UK
LUUK-foh-TRUB-uhl
Listen in Context
If you keep making noise in class, you will look for trouble.
Don't look for trouble by arguing with your boss.
Whenever he visits that area at night, he looks for trouble.
He's the kind of guy who always looks for trouble wherever he goes.