Meaning of the word "a good dog deserves a good bone" in English

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a good dog deserves a good bone

US /ə ɡʊd dɔɡ dɪˈzɜrvz ə ɡʊd boʊn/
UK /ə ɡʊd dɒɡ dɪˈzɜːvz ə ɡʊd bəʊn/
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Idiom

a proverb meaning that those who work hard or behave well should be rewarded

Example:
He finally got the promotion he worked so hard for; after all, a good dog deserves a good bone.
The teacher gave the students a treat for their excellent behavior, saying that a good dog deserves a good bone.