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just deserts

/ˈdʒʌst dɪˈzɜːrts/

Traducción: Frase que significa que alguien ha recibido lo que merecía, generalmente un castigo o consecuencias negativas por sus acciones. A pesar de su escritura, se pronuncia como 'desserts' y proviene del francés antiguo que significa 'merecer'.

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/ˈdʒʌst dɪˈzɜːrts/C1formal
  • esFrase que significa que alguien ha recibido lo que merecía, generalmente un castigo o consecuencias negativas por sus acciones. A pesar de su escritura, se pronuncia como 'desserts' y proviene del francés antiguo que significa 'merecer'.

A phrase meaning that someone has received what they deserve, typically a punishment or negative consequence for their actions. Despite the spelling, it is pronounced like 'desserts' and comes from an old French word meaning 'deserving'.

  1. Deserved punishment or rewardB2formal

    A fitting outcome, either punishment or reward, that someone deserves based on their actions.

    esmerecido castigo o recompensa

    • The thief got his just deserts when he was caught and sentenced to prison.
    • After years of hard work, she received her just deserts with a promotion.
    • The corrupt official finally faced his just deserts.
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