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be care·ful what you wish for

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of be careful what you wish for in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of be careful what you wish for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of be careful what you wish for in a Sentence

  1. Jill Biden:

    I appreciate the energy you showed when I got up here. Save it a little longer, I may need it in a few weeks, be careful what you wish for.

  2. Florence Welch:

    The whole record is a' be careful what you wish for' fable, the monster of the performance heard me : You don't want to tour anymore ? Sit still for a year. How do you feel now ?

  3. Jim Carlson:

    Be careful what you wish for.

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