tempt fate
To take a risk.
Don't tempt fate by driving without a seatbelt.
tempt
/tɛmpt/
verb 3
Collocations
7(verb.)
VERB + TEMPT
could, may/might | try to
PREP
into
My friend tempted me into trying the spicy curry even though I usually avoid hot food.
with
The shop window tempted me with a display of colorful chocolates and pastries.
PHRASES
be almost/half tempted
She was almost tempted to call in sick and spend the day at the beach instead.
be/feel tempted
I was tempted to skip the gym yesterday, but I went anyway.
be seriously/severely/sorely/very tempted
When I saw the chocolate cake, I was very tempted to eat the whole thing.
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