To get what one deserves. For Example: “I told Michael not to cheat on his taxes. Now he’s getting his just deserts; the IRS is auditing him.”
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Out Of Your Depth
Having no knowledge or experience on a topic. For Example: “My physics class is so hard. I’m way out of my depth in there.”
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Something that is very established or concrete. For Example: “That red hair runs deep in Jimmy’s family genetics.”
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A phrase used to emphasize an emotion. For Example: If you are “scared to death,” you are really scared. If you are “bored to death,” you are really bored.
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To receive poor treatment or a bad outcome. If you get a raw deal, you had things go unfavorably. For Example: “I got a raw deal today at work: I found out they’re closing my position at the end of the year.”
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