get what's coming to one: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  generalidiomaticinformal
  • To experience the consequences of one's actions; to receive deserved punishment, retribution, or recompense.

  Examples

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  • The corrupt politician finally got what was coming to him after the investigation uncovered his crimes.

    El político corrupto finalmente recibió lo que se merecía después de que la investigación descubriera sus crímenes.

  • If you keep cheating, sooner or later you’ll get what’s coming to you.

    Si sigues haciendo trampa, tarde o temprano recibirás lo que te mereces.

  • The bully got what he was coming to when the school suspended him for his behavior.

    El matón recibió lo que se merecía cuando la escuela lo suspendió por su comportamiento.