serve someone right
US /sɜrv ˈsʌm.wʌn raɪt/
UK /sɜrv ˈsʌm.wʌn raɪt/
1.
estar bien empleado, merecer
to be a deserved punishment or misfortune for someone
:
•
It would serve him right if he lost his job after how he treated his colleagues.
Le estaría bien empleado si perdiera su trabajo después de cómo trató a sus colegas.
•
You left your umbrella at home? Well, that will serve you right for not checking the weather.
¿Dejaste tu paraguas en casa? Bueno, eso te está bien empleado por no revisar el clima.