The bitter fruits of something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the bitter fruits of something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-01-05 09:01

The bitter fruits of something phrase

The bad or unpleasant result of something that has happened.

How does a country cope with the bitter fruits of war?

Have you ever considered the bitter fruits of such behavior?

The whole industry is now getting the bitter fruits of the collapse of the company.

Decreased and lost productivity are the bitter fruits of the strike.

a taste of your own medicine

This expression implies someone should experience the same bad things they themselves have given to others.

This phrase implies that people who are not sensible do things without caring about what may happen

eat (one's) shirt

1. To face the consequence of one's incorrect statement after being rebutted

2. To take a loss after an unsuccessful or failed investment

To suffer the consequences of something that you have done

there will be hell to pay

There will be severe or very negative consequences.

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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that's torn it

Used when something unpleasant has happened that has spoilt what you intended to do

Example:

Oh, no, that’s torn it! I’ve left my wallet at home!

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