reap what one sows in English

IPA: /ˌriːp (h)wɒt wʌn ˈsəʊz/ [UK], /ˌrip wɑt wʌn ˈsoʊz/ [US] Audio: En-au-reap what one sows.ogg [Australia] Forms: reap what one sows [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{expression}} [POS TABLE]

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        "The phrase \"reap what one sows\" means that what you put into something is what you get back from it. The phrase can be used in a positive or negative sense. In a negative sense, it means that you'll face the consequences of your actions. It most commonly comes in the form of \"you reap what you sow\"."
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        "The phrase \"reap what one sows\" means that what you put into something is what you get back from it. The phrase can be used in a positive or negative sense. In a negative sense, it means that you'll face the consequences of your actions. It most commonly comes in the form of \"you reap what you sow\"."
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"reap what one sows" meaning in English

Phrase