get one's just reward(s)

get one's just reward(s)
get one's just deserts & get one's just reward(s) & get one's [specified by context]
to get what one deserves. •

I feel better now that Jane got her just deserts. She really insulted me.

The criminal who was sent to prison got his just rewards.

You'll get yours!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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