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Term: Chickens Coming Home to Roost

Description:

"Chickens coming home to roost" is an idiomatic expression used to convey the notion that the consequences of one's actions or decisions, especially negative ones, will eventually catch up with them. The phrase implies that one's past behavior or actions, typically seen as negative or harmful, will come back to haunt or affect them adversely.

Sense 1 - Idiomatic Expression:

Noun Phrase:

Refers to the negative consequences or negative outcomes that are the result of one's previous actions or decisions

Example Sentence: His dishonest business practices caused financial losses, and now the chickens are coming home to roost.

Sense 2 - Literal Interpretation:

Noun Phrase:

Refers to the actual return of chickens to their roosting place, typically at the end of the day

Example Sentence: As the sun set, the chickens started coming home to roost in the safety of the cozy henhouse.

Sense 3 - Figurative Interpretation:

Noun Phrase:

Refers to the act of individuals or groups facing the repercussions or negative effects of their past actions or decisions.

Example Sentence: After years of exploiting their workers, the company saw its reputation decline, and the chickens came home to roost in the form of decreased sales.

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