English / idiom
Pushing Your Luck
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Taking reckless or unnecessary risks when one has already been fortunate, inviting negative consequences
In context
01
The manager overlooked your late arrival on Monday, but showing up an hour late again today is pushing your luck.
02
You slipped through the checkpoint without a pass once, so don't go pushing your luck by attempting it twice.
Synonyms
tempting fate,taking reckless risks,overplaying one's hand
Antonyms
playing it safe,exercising caution,knowing when to stop
Collocations
really pushing your luck,don't push your luck,risk pushing your luck