"push your luck" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 得寸進尺
• 侥幸行事

Definition

在已经走运的情况下还想要更多，冒着失去一切的风险，不懂得适可而止。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语表达，多用于提醒或劝告对方不要贪心，是“得寸进尺”的意思。常说“Don’t push your luck.”，意思是见好就收。

Examples

You found a great deal, but don't push your luck by asking for more discounts.

你已经捡到便宜了，别再**得寸进尺**要更多折扣。

He decided not to push his luck and left the casino while he was ahead.

他决定不再**侥幸行事**，赢钱时就离开了赌场。

If you keep asking for favors, you might push your luck.

如果你一直不断地请求帮忙，可能会**得寸进尺**。

Okay, you got away with it once, but don't push your luck next time.

好吧，这次你侥幸没事，但下次别再**侥幸行事**了。

I already got what I wanted, so I won't push my luck and ask for more.

我已经拿到我想要的了，所以不打算再**得寸进尺**要更多。

You’re late again—don’t push your luck, or the boss might fire you.

你又迟到了——别再**得寸进尺**了，否则老板可能会炒你鱿鱼。