borrow trouble
phrase
: to do something unnecessarily that may result in adverse reaction or repercussions
If you just stick to your own job you won't be borrowing trouble.
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“Borrow trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borrow%20trouble. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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