get what one deserves
punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved
what you deserve
what’s coming to you
retribution
a punishment or reward
After the supervisor was suspended, many workers felt that he got his just deserts.
He killed my innocent bird, but got his just deserts when he was beaten by somebody for abusing.
Our neighbor Mr. Jones got just deserts when he was left helpless in need by her wife, he never ever respected her.
Sarah has got no sympathy for her son and husband, she got his just deserts.
The criminals must always receive their just desserts.
Be patience – those who cheated you will get their just deserts one day.
Those who work honestly will receive their just desserts.
There is no origin for this idiom
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definition
Common phrase that has a specific meaning.