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get what you deserve

GET wut yoo deh-ZERV

ɡɛt wɒt juː dɪˈzɜːrv

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getwhatyoudeserve

Dictionary meaning

receive an outcome — whether reward or punishment — that is proportionate to one's actions; a statement that justice has been served and consequences have matched behavior

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