Definitions from Wiktionary (monkey's paw)

▸ noun:  (idiomatic, usually attributive) A situation in which a wish or desire has been fulfilled, but at significant cost or with ironic, usually unfavourable consequences.
▸ noun:  Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see monkey, paw.


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