
Tempt fate/providence
Consequence Ignorance
The phrase implies that a person is ignoring potential consequences of their actions.
Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is tempting fate.
Negative Outcome
Usually suggests that the risk taken could lead to a negative outcome, not a positive one.
Skipping the rope safety course is really tempting fate.
Idiomatic Caution
Often used as a warning or to express concern for someone's careless behavior.
You're tempting fate if you don't back up your computer files.