Meaning of 'Just deserts'
What does the saying 'Just deserts' mean?
Idiom: Just deserts
Meaning:
If a bad or evil person gets their just deserts, they get the punishment or suffer the misfortune that it is felt they deserve.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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