get into trouble
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Especially this late at night, she wasn’t trying to get into trouble.
From Literature
“Then you get into trouble,” said Hadel in a gruff voice.
From Literature
When there is no hard shoulder drivers who get into trouble are meant to aim for refuge areas located at regular points, but broken-down cars can sometimes be left stranded in a live lane.
From BBC
“Did you get into trouble for having a Celia Cruz album?”
From Literature
Mama worries all the time, saying lots of folks could get into trouble if we say too much, if we write down names and places.
From Literature
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