o merecido
[oo meh-reh-SEE-doo]
nounmasculinepl: os merecidos
what is deserved; just desserts
1. Something that someone has earned or deserves, whether positive or negative
He finally got what was coming to him; he received his just desserts.
Ele finalmente recebeu o merecido; obteve o que merecia.
2. A reward or punishment that is fair and appropriate to one's actions or character
After years of hard work, she received her well-deserved recognition.
Após anos de trabalho árduo, ela recebeu o merecido reconhecimento.
NYC Slang
what you got coming; just desserts
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