Meaning of tempt fate | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To take a risk.
   idiomatic
2. To take an imagined or superstitiously believed risk of provoking an adverse outcome by mentioning something or making a prediction.

Equivalents

Examples

“Don't tempt fate by driving without a seatbelt.”

“When the traffic signal says, "Don't Walk," flashing its ominous red, my companions may tempt fate, but I […] stand still.”

“I shouldn't tempt fate, but it looks like it's going to rain.”

“"I'm sure everything will work out fine" — "Don't tempt fate!"”

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