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.