GOTTEN ONE COMEUPPANCE Meaning and
Definition
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"Gotten one comeuppance" is an idiomatic expression primarily used in informal contexts to describe a situation where someone receives the consequences or retribution they deserve. It refers to the experience of a person facing the negative outcome or punishment due to their own actions or behavior.
The phrase "gotten" is a past participle of "get," meaning to acquire or receive, emphasizing that the individual has obtained or brought on themselves a specific form of retribution. "Comeuppance" is a colloquial term originating from the late 19th century, denoting a just consequence or retributive punishment that serves as a lesson to the person involved.
When someone has "gotten one comeuppance," they have encountered the inevitable results of their own actions, often as a form of poetic justice. The phrase implies a sense of satisfaction or vindication for those who witness or sympathize with the situation. It suggests that justice has been served and the individual has received their due comeuppance.
For instance, if an individual consistently cheats their colleagues at work, whether by stealing ideas or taking credit for others' accomplishments, their actions may eventually be exposed, leading to their dismissal from the job or damage to their professional reputation. In such a case, it could be said that the person has "gotten their comeuppance" by facing the negative consequences resulting from their exploitative behavior.
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