(be) careful what you wish for

idiom

used to tell people to think before they say that they want something and to suggest that they may not actually want it
You think having twins would be fun? Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it.

Dictionary Entries Near (be) careful what you wish for

becard

(be) careful what you wish for

becasse

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“(be) careful what you wish for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%28be%29%20careful%20what%20you%20wish%20for. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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