2.That which one deserves,especially a punishment or unfavorable outcome. Usually used in the phrase "get/receive one’s just deserts." (Note: The phrase is often misspelled as "just desserts," due to the pronunciation of "deserts" and "desserts" being the same in this context.)
3.To receive that which one deserves,especially a punishment of unfavorable outcome. (Note: the phrase is often misspelled as "just desserts," due to the pronunciation of "deserts" being the same as "desserts" in this context.)
The CEO cheated his clients out of nearly $4 million,but he got his just deserts when he was stripped of everything he owned and sent to prison for life.
这位首席执行官诈骗客户近400万美元,但最终身无分文、被判终身监禁,他罪有应得。
The CEO cheated his clients out of nearly $4 million,but he got his just deserts when he was stripped of everything he owned and sent to prison for life.
4.To receive that which one deserves,especially a punishment or unfavorable outcome. (Note: The phrase is often misspelled as "just desserts," due to the pronunciation of "deserts" and "desserts" being the same in this context.)