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Push your luck

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Idiomatic CautionPlay
Suggests overconfidence could lead to problems. Often used as a warning. SlideYou've won a few games, but don't push your luck.
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Colloquial WarningPlay
Common in casual conversation; gives a friendly alert not to take more risks. SlideYou got away with coming late once, don't push your luck.
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Metaphorical EdgePlay
Imagines luck as a physical boundary that shouldn't be overstepped. SlideShe already agreed to one favor, if you ask for another, you're pushing your luck.