tempt fate

phrase

: to do something that is very risky or dangerous

Race car drivers tempt fate every time they race.

Examples of tempt fate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Besides, does anyone really want to tempt fate in a season where Aleksander Barkov was lost in the first practice and Eetu Luostarinen missed weeks after a grill mishap? — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2026

Treading more lightly on below-zero days is serious optimization; when the odds are worst, why tempt fate? — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026

But then, the 49ers decided to tempt fate by wearing those ridiculous black uniforms. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2026

Perhaps just keep your valuables and irreplaceable items inside a more secure zippered pocket or compartment in the bag so as not to tempt fate. — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025

Fortunately for the Eagles, their defense fared just fine without him, but the Eagles likely don't want to tempt fate again heading into a grudge match against Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and company. — Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025

So, our message to the supreme leader is, look at the lessons of history, do not, do not tempt fate. — ABC News, 22 June 2025

From familiar faces fans will remember from the first season to the new contestants looking to tempt fate in the games, celebrate the musical genius of the Squid Game Season 2 cast while admiring the intense acting needed for such a show. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Rhymes for tempt fate

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