Be Careful What You Wish For

Full Title

Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.

The phrase Be Careful What You Wish For is a proverbial warning that reminds us to consider the potential consequences of our desires and actions.

Source

This phrase is often attributed to the Aesop's fable "The Monkey & the Cat".

The concept has roots in various folk tales and literature. One famous example is "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, where a magical talisman grants wishes but with unintended and tragic consequences.

It suggests that sometimes, getting what we want might lead to unexpected or undesirable outcomes.