história merecida
[is-TÓ-ree-uh muh-ruh-SEE-duh]
noun phrasefemininepl: histórias merecidas
well-deserved story; just desserts; comeuppance
1. A narrative account or situation that someone has earned or brought upon themselves through their actions, typically used when someone receives what they deserve (good or bad)
After years of hard work, she finally got her success story - a história merecida.
Depois de anos de trabalho duro, ela finalmente conseguiu sua história merecida de sucesso.
2. A deserved outcome or consequence that befits someone's character or behavior
He faced the consequences - it was a história merecida for his dishonest actions.
Ele enfrentou as consequências - era uma história merecida por suas ações desonestas.
NYC Slang
got what was coming to them; just deserts
Related Idioms & Phrases
ganhar uma história merecida
ter uma história merecida
escrever sua própria história merecida
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