"ask for trouble" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 自找麻烦
• 自找苦吃

Definition

做一些冒险或不明智的事情，很可能会导致麻烦或困难。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，警告某人行为会自找麻烦。常用“你这是在自找麻烦”等句型。不是指真的去‘要求’麻烦。

Examples

If you swim during a storm, you're asking for trouble.

如果你在暴风雨中游泳，就是在**自找麻烦**。

Leaving your bag unattended is asking for trouble.

把包放着不管就是在**自找麻烦**。

He knew arguing with the teacher was asking for trouble.

他知道和老师争论就是在**自找苦吃**。

Parking in front of a fire hydrant is just asking for trouble.

把车停在消防栓前简直就是**自找麻烦**。

You’re really asking for trouble by ignoring those warning signs.

你无视这些警告标志，真的是在**自找麻烦**。

Trust me, talking back to your boss is asking for trouble.

相信我，顶撞老板就是在**自找苦吃**。