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to have it coming
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to be deserving of something that happens to one, particularly something that is unpleasant
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "have it coming" and when to use it?
The idiom "have it coming" has its origins in the early 20th century, specifically in American English. It is commonly employed when discussing situations of justice or fairness, emphasizing that someone is facing the appropriate outcome as a result of their choices.
Examples
After cheating so many people, he had it coming.
