Just Deserts (Noun)
Meaning
An outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The corrupt businessman received his just deserts when he was sentenced to prison for his crimes.
- After years of bullying others, the arrogant teenager finally got his just deserts when he was publicly humiliated.
- The team's victory was a perfect example of them receiving their just deserts after months of hard work and dedication.
- The man who had spent years polluting the environment got his just deserts when his company was forced to pay millions in fines.
- The courageous whistleblower was finally given her just deserts when she received a large reward for exposing the corporate scandal.