Meaning of the word "curses, like chickens, come home to roost" in English
What does "curses, like chickens, come home to roost" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
curses, like chickens, come home to roost
US /ˈkɜrsɪz laɪk ˈtʃɪkənz kʌm hoʊm tu rust/
UK /ˈkɜːsɪz laɪk ˈtʃɪkɪnz kʌm həʊm tuː ruːst/
Idiom
the bad things that someone has done in the past will eventually return to cause problems for them
Example:
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He treated his employees poorly for years, but now curses, like chickens, come home to roost as he faces a massive lawsuit.
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The politician's past lies finally caught up with him; curses, like chickens, come home to roost.