The phrasal verb "ask for" means to provoke and deserve punishment or trouble by misbehaving.
Il phrasal verb "ask for" significa provocare e meritare una punizione o un problema comportandosi male.
| Phrasal Verb | ask for |
|---|---|
| Definition | to provoke and deserve punishment |
| Examples | - You're asking for trouble if you keep misbehaving like that. - Why did you shout at her? - She asked for it! |
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