tempt the gods
Example Sentences
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Temperamentally, he may prefer a cautious approach that won’t tempt the gods of inflation.
From BusinessWeek • Aug. 2, 2012
To raise new plagues and call new vengeance down, Why did you tempt the gods, and dare to touch me?
From Heathen Mythology by Various
Hear reason, Prince, nor longer tempt the gods.
From Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx by Novello, Sabilla
"I presume, however, that in this instance you prefer not to tempt the gods," he remarked affably, and Noel, always obviously in awe of his betrothed's father, hastily agreed with him.
From Consequences by Delafield, E. M.
I would suggest," said Dunwody, "that before we tempt the gods of fortune we should first pour a libation for their favor.
From The Purchase Price by Hough, Emerson
