"actions have consequences" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{en-proverb}} actions have consequences
  1. All individual actions may result in negative repercussions. Related terms: karma, the chickens come home to roost
    Sense id: en-actions_have_consequences-en-proverb-WyCDIzww Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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