How to Pronounce "tempt fate"
expression
ˈtɛmpt/ /ˈfeɪt
TEMPT FAYT
tˈɛmpt/ /fˈeɪt
TEMPT FAYT
Definition
To take actions that are risky or might bring bad luck, especially when you know things could go wrong if you aren't careful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛmpt/ /ˈfeɪt
British English
tˈɛmpt/ /fˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEMPT FAYT
UK
TEMPT FAYT
Listen in Context
I don't want to tempt fate by talking about my good luck.
You shouldn't tempt fate by driving so fast on this road.
After winning three games, they didn't want to tempt fate by playing again.
Let’s not tempt fate—let’s leave before it gets too late.