Meaning of the word "desert and reward seldom keep company" in English
What does "desert and reward seldom keep company" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
desert and reward seldom keep company
US /ˈdɛz.ɚt ænd rɪˈwɔːrd ˈsɛl.dəm kiːp ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
UK /ˈdɛz.ət ænd rɪˈwɔːd ˈsɛl.dəm kiːp ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that people who deserve success or recognition do not always receive it
Example:
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He worked harder than anyone else but was passed over for the promotion; truly, desert and reward seldom keep company.
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In this unfair world, we often see that desert and reward seldom keep company.