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Be riding for a fall

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Expect Negative

The phrase suggests an expectation of bad outcome, usually due to poor decisions or actions.

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Ignoring the warning signs, he was riding for a fall with his reckless investments.
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Idiomatic Usage

This is an idiomatic expression, meaning its true meaning can't be derived from the individual words.

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She’s ignoring all advice and is really riding for a fall.
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Negative Forecast

Use this phrase to predict future trouble, not to describe a current failure.

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If they keep overspending, they're definitely riding for a fall.
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