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just deserts

 

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Noun just deserts has 1 sense
  1. poetic justice, just deserts - an outcome in which virtue triumphs over vice (often ironically)
    --1 is a kind of result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination

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Term: Just Deserts

Description:

"Just Deserts" is an idiomatic phrase derived from the noun "desert" which refers to what is deserved or merited, especially as a punishment or reward. It is often used to express that someone is receiving the appropriate consequences for their actions. This term holds multiple meanings and can be used as a noun or a verb in different contexts.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun sense:
    This sense refers to what one truly deserves, whether it is good or bad. It is often associated with receiving the appropriate consequences for one's actions.
  2. Example sentence: The criminal received their just deserts when they were sentenced to life in prison.

  3. Verb sense:
    This sense is used to describe the act of rightfully giving someone what they deserve, either as punishment or reward.
  4. Example sentence: The teacher justly deserts the hardworking students with high grades.

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