tempt
41tempt fate — ► tempt fate (or providence) do something risky or dangerous. Main Entry: ↑tempt …
42tempt providence — ► tempt fate (or providence) do something risky or dangerous. Main Entry: ↑tempt …
43tempt fate — tempt fate/providence 1. to do something which involves a risk and may cause something unpleasant to happen. I always feel it s tempting fate to leave the house without an umbrella. 2. to cause bad luck for yourself by talking too confidently… …
44tempt providence — tempt fate/providence 1. to do something which involves a risk and may cause something unpleasant to happen. I always feel it s tempting fate to leave the house without an umbrella. 2. to cause bad luck for yourself by talking too confidently… …
45tempt|ress — «TEHMP trihs», noun. a woman who tempts. SYNONYM(S): siren …
46tempt fate — or[tempt the fates] {v. phr.} To take a chance; run a risk; gamble. * /You re tempting fate every time you drive that old wreck of a car./ …
47tempt fate — or[tempt the fates] {v. phr.} To take a chance; run a risk; gamble. * /You re tempting fate every time you drive that old wreck of a car./ …
48tempt fate — act without caution, act as though you are immortal, don t push your luck, take chances To swim with sharks is dangerous; to do it alone is to tempt fate …
49tempt fate — to take a foolish risk because you are depending too much on luck. She didn t want to tempt fate by turning down the job and hoping something better would be offered …
50tempt — verb a) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice. She tempted me to eat the apple. b) To attract; to allure …
