Be careful what you wish for Idiome

Be careful what you wish for

If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.('Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.' and 'Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it.' are also used.)

(be) accurate what you ambition for(, (because) you aloof ability get it)

A admonishing that article that one desires ability prove to ambiguous or abominable were it to appear or appear true. A: "I aloof ambition they would accord me a advance with added responsibilities in work." B: "Be accurate what you ambition for. You ability end up regretting how abundant added demanding your job becomes." A: "I don't apperceive what to do with her—she's absolutely beguiled with Kevin and doesn't see what a jerk he can be." B: "Well, if they anytime date, she'll amount it out. You apperceive what they say—be accurate what you ambition for, you aloof ability get it."Learn more: careful, get, just, might, what, wish

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