just deserts
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /dʒʌst dɪˈzɜːts/
  • (GA) IPA: /dʒʌst dɪˈzɝts/
Noun
  1. (idiomatic) A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
    It may appear that they're getting ahead by cheating, but they'll get their just deserts in the end.
Synonyms Translations
  • French:
  • Russian: справедливое наказа́ние
  • Spanish: su merecido



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