Word of the Day:
comeuppance
What It Means
Retribution or outcome that is justly deserved.
Comeuppance in Context
“The Sunday edition of the principal morning paper even expressed some bitterness under the heading, "Gilded Youths of the Fin-de-Siecle"--this was considered the knowing phrase of the time, especially for Sunday supplements--and there is no doubt that from certain references in this bit of writing...”
Did You Know?
From come up (“to appear before a judge”) + -ance.
Source and license
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