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to one's (just) deserts
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something that a person is deserving of, especially a punishment
Example
He was not a spiteful man, but he had enjoyed the sight of Spatz getting his deserts.
Offenders should receive their just deserts.
He should spend a mere night in the cells for his just deserts to be met.
Even a low-cal concoction can make us feel that we're getting our just deserts.
