look for trouble

idiom

informal
: to act in a way that could cause violence or problems
I could tell that he was looking for trouble as soon as he came in.

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With thinner crowds along the route, police might be better able to look for trouble and address it more quickly. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025

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“Look for trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20for%20trouble. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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