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just deserts

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    idiomplural
    A punishment or reward that a person gets and that people feel they deserved.

    The bully finally got his just deserts when the whole team refused to play with him.

    After years of hard work, she got her just deserts when she won the top prize.

    Similarcomeuppance, due

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