English

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)

1. Used other than as an idiom: see ask for,‎ it.
2. (idiomatic, informal) To provoke an unwanted action.

   Leaving your wallet visible on the car seat is just asking for it.

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See also

• just deserts