Definition

Verb phrase: - To experience the negative consequences, punishment, or retaliation that one deserves, often as a result of one's own prior actions or behavior. It implies receiving one's due share of trouble or hardship.

Usage

This phrase is used to describe the act of facing the inevitable and deserved repercussions for one's conduct. It often carries a tone of inevitability and rough justice.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used in both literal (physical punishment) and figurative (general negative consequences) contexts.
• It is often used in a resigned or matter-of-fact manner, acknowledging that the outcome was predictable.

Variants and Related Words

• Take one's lumps: This is a more common variant with identical meaning.
  • You have to be willing to take your lumps if you want to succeed in this business.

Synonyms

• Face the music: To confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
• Reap what one sows: To experience the results, good or bad, of one's past actions.
• Pay the piper: To face the consequences of something that was enjoyed earlier.

Related Idioms

• Get what's coming to one: To receive the punishment or reward one deserves.
  • The corrupt official finally got what was coming to him.

Verb

1. suffer the results or consequences of one's behavior or actions