borrow trouble

Idioms and Phrases

Go 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.

Example Sentences

This is proof that born brains cannot equal manufactured brains, for my brains dwell only on facts and never borrow trouble.

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Ralph knew that the appearance indicated more wind, but he determined not to borrow trouble from the future.

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All the same, we girls are going to buy for cash, and never borrow trouble, if we can help it!

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Among the latter are, "Set not the wolf to guard the sheep," "Never borrow trouble,"

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"We won't borrow trouble to-night, Bert," responded Mrs. Barton, concealing her solicitude under a cheerful exterior.

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