tempt fate
挑衅或冒险做某事以考验运气或命运
口语·警告冒险行为
英文释义
to take an unnecessary risk or challenge luck, often by doing something that is considered dangerous or risky
例句
Driving without a seatbelt is tempting fate; you should always buckle up.
典故来源
源自古代对命运或神灵的敬畏,认为冒险行为会招致厄运。