Meaning of the word "come home to roost" in English
What does "come home to roost" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
come home to roost
US /kʌm hoʊm tu ruːst/
UK /kʌm hoʊm tu ruːst/
Idiom
if something bad you have done or said comes home to roost, it causes problems for you later
Example:
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His past mistakes have finally come home to roost.
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The company's unethical practices are now coming home to roost.
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