to reap what you sow
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In North American English, this idiom typically means:
to experience the consequences of your actions
EXAMPLES
“If someone is lying here, they will reap what they have sown; the truth always comes out.”
“While many politicians are corrupt, they often–if not always–end up reaping what they sow. Whether that is in the form of jail time, court hearings, or being forced to step down, they cannot escape the consequences of their actions.”
Have you ever reaped what you have sown? What did you do and what consequences did you have? Let me know by practicing using this idiom in the comments below.
