look for trouble
To deliberately act in a way that's likely to lead to a fightTo deliberately act in a way that's likely to lead to a fight.
» Tom seems to be looking for trouble.
Кажется, Том ищет себе проблем. — Biga
Здається, Том шукає собі проблем. — deniko
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2 senses(informal)To deliberately act in a way that's likely to lead to a fight.
When they showed up, you could tell they were looking for trouble
(informal)To do things that are likely to cause problems.
If you cut corners on maintenance now, you're just looking for trouble later on.
Examples
63 sentencesTom seems to be looking for trouble.
Здається, Том шукає собі проблем. — deniko
ruКажется, Том ищет себе проблем. — Biga
You look like you're having trouble.
It looks like we're in trouble.
Tom is just looking for trouble.
ruТом просто ищет неприятностей. — marafon
Tom came here today looking for trouble.
Forms
looks for trouble, looking for trouble, looked for trouble, looked for trouble| Base form | look for trouble · to look for trouble |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | looks for trouble |
| Present participle | looking for trouble |
| Past simple | looked for trouble |
| Past participle | looked for trouble |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle