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ask for

ask for


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb request something: to request that something be provided
I asked for a cup of coffee.

2. transitive verb request somebody's appearance: to request somebody's appearance
A visitor is asking for you.

3. transitive verb request telephone conversation with somebody: to request that somebody be called to the telephone
The caller is asking for the manager.

4. transitive verb invite something unpleasant: to behave in a way that deserves something unpleasant
You're asking for a lot of problems if you do that.
just asking for it

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