serve someone right
The phrase "serve someone right" is often used to indicate that someone deserves an unpleasant outcome due to their actions.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To experience a fitting punishment or consequence for one's actions.
Example
- He was speeding and got a ticket, which serves him right.
- If she ignored the warnings and got hurt, it would serve her right.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "serve someone right":
serve outserve updo justicehave someone to rightsat someone's servicedo someone proudto rightsdish upserve notice