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Careful Things Desire Unforeseen Unpleasant Consequences.('Be True Receive

Word Be careful what you wish for
Description 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.)

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