Meaning of 'As you sow, so shall you reap'
What does the saying 'As you sow, so shall you reap' mean?
Idiom: As you sow, so shall you reap
Meaning:
This means that if you do bad things to people, bad things will happen to you, or good things if you do good things.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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