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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.