How to Pronounce "ask for trouble"
expression
ˈæsk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
ASK-fer-TRUH-buhl
ˈɑːsk/ /fˈɔː/ /tɹˈʌbəl
AASK-faw-TRUB-uhl
Definition
To do something risky or unwise that will probably cause problems or difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæsk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
British English
ˈɑːsk/ /fˈɔː/ /tɹˈʌbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ASK-fer-TRUH-buhl
UK
AASK-faw-TRUB-uhl
Listen in Context
If you swim during a storm, you're asking for trouble.
Leaving your bag unattended is asking for trouble.
He knew arguing with the teacher was asking for trouble.
Parking in front of a fire hydrant is just asking for trouble.