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

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

"Are you going to tempt the gods?" he asked in his peculiar voice.

From The Gambler A Novel by Thurston, Katherine Cecil

Hear reason, Prince, nor longer tempt the gods.

From Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx by Novello, Sabilla