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(informal, figuratively) To behave in a risky manner that is likely to lead to failure.

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be riding for a fall

Source Word

be riding for a fall

figuratively informal

(informal, figuratively) To behave in a risky manner that is likely to lead to failure.

Japanese Meaning

（非公式、比喩的に）失敗や自滅を招くリスクの高い振る舞いをする / 危険な行動に出て、最終的には失敗に陥る可能性がある

If the company keeps cutting corners to meet the deadline, they're bound to be riding for a fall.

その会社が締め切りに間に合わせるために手抜きを続ければ、彼らは自滅を招くだろう。

Sense（1）

(informal, figuratively) To behave in a risky manner that is likely to lead to failure.

is riding for a fall

（ present singular third-person ）

being riding for a fall

（ participle present ）

was riding for a fall

（ past ）

been riding for a fall

（ participle past ）