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Tempt fate/providence

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Consequence Ignorance

The phrase implies that a person is ignoring potential consequences of their actions.

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Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is tempting fate.
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Negative Outcome

Usually suggests that the risk taken could lead to a negative outcome, not a positive one.

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Skipping the rope safety course is really tempting fate.
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Idiomatic Caution

Often used as a warning or to express concern for someone's careless behavior.

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You're tempting fate if you don't back up your computer files.
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