Push your luck

usgb
phrase

To risk losing the success you have achieved by trying to get more of it.

I know you're in the lead, but don't push your luck by speeding up even more.
Visual representation of "push your luck" - To risk losing the success you have achieved by trying to get more of it

Often appears as...

  • don't push your luck
  • pushing his luck

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Idiomatic

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Idiomatic Caution

Suggests overconfidence could lead to problems. Often used as a warning.

Illustration for Idiomatic Caution
You've won a few games, but don't push your luck.
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Colloquial Warning

Common in casual conversation; gives a friendly alert not to take more risks.

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You got away with coming late once, don't push your luck.
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Metaphorical Edge

Imagines luck as a physical boundary that shouldn't be overstepped.

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She already agreed to one favor, if you ask for another, you're pushing your luck.
Visual representation of the word "Push your luck"

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