| Phrase/Idiom | chickens come home to roost |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you say that chickens have come home to roost, you mean that bad or embarrassing things done in the past by someone are now causing problems for that person. |
| Example | Be careful what you do in this life. Don’t forget! Chickens come home to roost. |
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