ask for it

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === ask for it (third-person singular simple present asks for it, present participle asking for it, simple past and past participle asked for it) (idiomatic, informal) To provoke an unwanted action; to invite a problem or fail to prevent one. Synonyms: ask for trouble, look for trouble Leaving your wallet visible on the car seat is just asking for it. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ask for,‎ it. If you'd like a fresh towel at any point during your stay, just ask for it. ==== Related terms ==== get what one asked for ==== Translations ==== === See also ===