riding for a fall

[riding for a fall] {adj. phr.}

Behaving in an overconfident way that is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doing something dangerous.

* /The student who does not study for exams is riding for a fall./

* /Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on his home. He is riding for a fall./

Compare: COME A CROPPER(2).

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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