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Definition it serves someone right (for doing something) in British English

it serves someone right (for doing something) phrase

phrase
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used for saying that you think someone deserves something unpleasant that happens to them

Example

'I feel awful.' 'It serves you right for eating so much.'

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Definition it serves someone right (for doing something) in British English