to perform an action before being forced to do so.
put up to
To encourage or trick (someone) to perform (an action which is foolish …
rip off the band-aid
To perform a painful or unpleasant, but necessary, action quickly so a …
carry water for
To perform menial tasks for; to serve; to assist; to be forced by poli …
sow dragon's teeth
To perform an action that inadvertently leads to trouble.
open Pandora's box
To perform an action that causes problems to appear which did not exis …
run a risk
To perform an action which may result in a loss or failure.