Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-get-your-oats
idiom
/tə ɡɛt jʊər oʊts/
Definition
To obtain or achieve what is necessary for survival or satisfaction.
Examples
- After years of hard work, she finally felt like she was getting her oats.
- They spent their youth chasing dreams but eventually learned to get their oats through more practical means.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to express the idea of getting what is due to you in a broad sense, usually in relation to basic needs or expected benefits.
Synonyms
- make ends meet
- get what one deserves
- reap the rewards
