Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to get your just deserts

idiomatic expression

tə ˈɡɛt jʊər dʒʌst dɪˈzɜrts

Definition

To receive what one deserves, usually in terms of a reward or punishment.

Examples

After years of hard work, she finally got her just deserts with a well-deserved promotion.
He was rude to everyone and, in the end, his just deserts came when he lost his job.
It’s said that every villain gets their just deserts in the end.

Meaning

This phrase means that someone is getting what they have earned, whether it’s good or bad. It implies that the outcome is fair and deserved based on a person’s actions or behavior.