Meaning of the word "the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last" in English
What does "the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last
US /ðə ˈpɪtʃər ɡoʊz soʊ ˈɔːfən tuː ðə wɛl ðæt ɪt ɪz ˈbroʊkən æt læst/
UK /ðə ˈpɪtʃə ɡəʊz səʊ ˈɒfən tuː ðə wɛl ðæt ɪt ɪz ˈbrəʊkən æt lɑːst/
Idiom
a person who takes risks or repeats a dangerous or bad behavior will eventually face negative consequences or failure
Example:
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He kept cheating on his taxes for years, but the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last; he was finally caught by the IRS.
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She thought she could keep lying to her boss, but the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last.