Frankenstein

Frankenstein's monster

Something that harms or destroys its creator and cannot be controlled. A reference to the monster in the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. At first, my side business seemed like a good idea, but it has turned into Frankenstein's monster, eating away at my time and finances.

a Frankenstein's monster

something that cannot be controlled and that attacks or destroys the person who invented it

Usage notes: This phrase comes from the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Giving extra powers to the army turned it into a Frankenstein's monster that is now threatening to overthrow the ruling party.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Chikere	-	Western African, Igbo
Zainab	-	Arabic, Urdu
LÉOpoldine	-	French
Mcclure	[mə'kluə]
Damianos	-	Ancient Greek
Nethaneel	-	Biblical