
(many) go (out) for wool and come home shorn
/mˈɛni ɡˌoʊ ˈaʊt fɔːɹ wˈʊl ænd kˈʌm hˈoʊm ʃˈɔːɹn/
sentenceused to imply that when someone sets out to gain something, often through dishonest or risky means, they are likely to end up losing everything they have, including what they started with

a person with too much ambition cannot sleep in peace
/ɐ pˈɜːsən wɪð tˈuː mʌtʃ æmbˈɪʃən kænˈɑːt slˈiːp ɪn pˈiːs/
sentenceused to suggest that when someone is overly ambitious, they may experience anxiety or restlessness, as they are constantly striving for more and worrying about achieving their goals
