[Idiom] JUST DESERTS. - Understanding the Reward of One's Actions

getting what's deserved

'Just deserts' means receiving what one deserves, with a particular emphasis on the fairness of the retribution or reward. The phrase, originating from an old form of the word 'desert' which means 'deserve,' highlights the ethical or moral conclusion to someone's actions, suggesting a form of poetic justice.

Example Sentences

1. He got his just deserts after years of deceit.

   He faced consequences justly after years of deceitful behavior.

2. Sandra felt her boss got his just deserts when he was demoted for unethical practices.

   Sandra believed her boss deserved the demotion for his unethical actions.

3. The villain in the story receives his just deserts by the conclusion.

   The story's villain received the punishment he deserved.