ask for it

Verb

idiomatic informal

(idiomatic, informal) To provoke an unwanted action. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ask for, it.

Japanese Meaning

自分の行動で、望ましくない結果や悪い事態を招く / 振る舞いや態度で、不本意な行動や結果を引き寄せる

Keep pushing your luck and you ask for it.

調子に乗り続けると、自分からトラブルを招くよ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, informal) To provoke an unwanted action.

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

Sense（2）

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.

asks for it

（ present singular third-person ）

asking for it

（ participle present ）

asked for it

（ participle past ）

asked for it

（ past ）