[riding for a fall] {adj. phr.} Behaving in an overconfident waythat is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doingsomething dangerous.
The student who does not study for exams isriding for a fall.
Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on hishome. He is riding for a fall.
Compare: COME A CROPPER.
Текст на английском про фигурное катание.
Celebrations of great britain.
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