ask for it

/æsk fɔr ɪt/
/ɑsk fɔ ɪt/
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Other forms: asked for it; asking for it; asks for it

Definitions of ask for it
  1. verb
    persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
    synonyms: ask for trouble
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    type of:
    hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist
    be persistent, refuse to stop
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