Definitions from Wiktionary (Monkey-paw)

▸ noun:  Alternative form of monkey's paw [(idiomatic, usually attributive) A situation in which a wish or desire has been fulfilled, but at significant cost or with ironic, usually unfavourable consequences.]


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