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DictionarySeeborrowborrow trouble
borrow troubleTo do something that is unnecessary and likely to cause problems later. That kid isn't bullying you, so if you tattle on him to the teacher, you're definitely borrowing trouble.See also: borrow, troubleborrow troubleFig. to worry needlessly; to make trouble for oneself. Worrying too much about death is just borrowing trouble. Do not get involved with politics. That's borrowing trouble.See also: borrow, troubleborrow troubleGo out of one's way to do something that may be harmful, as in Just sign the will-telling her about it ahead of time is borrowing trouble. [Mid-1800s] Also see ask for, def. 2. See also: borrow, troubleborrow trouble take needless action that may have bad effects. North AmericanSee also: borrow, trouble borrow trouble To take an unnecessary action that will probably engender adverse effects.See also: borrow, troubleFinancialSeeBorrow |