Meaning of the word "you reap what you sow" in English

What does "you reap what you sow" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

you reap what you sow

US /juː riːp wʌt juː soʊ/
UK /juː riːp wɒt juː soʊ/
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Idiom

the consequences of one's actions are inevitable and will eventually come back to them

Example:
He was always unkind to others, and now he's lonely. Well, you reap what you sow.
If you work hard and are honest, good things will come to you. You reap what you sow.