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get one's lumps

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb get one's lumps has 1 sense
  1. take one's lumps, get one's lumps - suffer the results or consequences of one's behavior or actions
    --1 is one way to pay
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Term: "Get One's Lumps"

Part of Speech: Verb Phrase


Sense 1:

Definition: To receive deserved punishment or criticism

Example Sentence: After cheating on all his exams, he finally got his lumps when he failed the course.


Sense 2:

Definition: To face and deal with the negative consequences of one's actions or decisions.

Example Sentence: Sarah knew she was about to get her lumps for staying out past curfew.


Sense 3:

Definition: To experience a series of minor misfortunes or setbacks.

Example Sentence: This poor guy just can't catch a break; he keeps getting his lumps one after another.


Sense 4:

Definition: To face the consequences of being defeated or overpowered.

Example Sentence: The team got their lumps during yesterday's match, losing by a landslide.


Sense 5:

Definition: To reluctantly accept an unfavorable or difficult situation.

Example Sentence: Since they couldn't find a better option, they had to get their lumps and stay at the rundown motel.


Sense 6:

Definition: To be physically assaulted or beaten up.

Example Sentence: The bully threatened him, warning that if he didn't comply, he would get his lumps.


Sense 7:

Definition: To obtain or acquire one's fair share.

Example Sentence: Each member of the team worked hard to get their lumps of the prize money.


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