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Definition of Be careful what you wish for

1. Phrase. The desired outcome may not be as desirable once it has been attained. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Be Careful What You Wish For

be able to
be active
be adrift
be after
be all and end all
be all ears
be along
be amiss
be around
be as silent as the grave

be at pains
be born
be born yesterday
be bothered
be called
be careful what you wish for (current term)
be cruel to be kind
be due
be full
be given

be glad to see the back of
be good for
be had
be in a spot of bother
be in for
be in on
be in one's altitudes
be intimate
be it as it may
be left holding the baby

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