English Explanatory Dictionary

just deserts

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.

Pronunciation

/dʒʌst dɪˈzɜːts/ /dʒʌst dəˈzɝts/ En-au-just deserts.ogg

Word forms

just deserts

Synonyms

payback poetic justice comeuppance just rewards

Related words

desert principle get one's fairing get what's coming to one have it coming serve someone right

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