comeuppance in German
comeuppance in German is Quittung, die wohlverdiente Strafe — comeuppance means a fair punishment or result that someone has brought on themselves.
comeuppance in German
Quittung
Retribution or outcome that is justly deserved.
die wohlverdiente Strafe
Retribution or outcome that is justly deserved.
What does "comeuppance" mean?
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noun A fair punishment or result that someone has brought on themselves.
"But even friends like Tom Downey thought a little comeuppance might not necessarily have been a bad thing for a man who approached life as if he were always the smartest person in the room."
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comeuppance in a sentence
- But even friends like Tom Downey thought a little comeuppance might not necessarily have been a bad thing for a man who approached life as if he were always the smartest person in the room.
- More comeuppance comes when the two play on the national team eight years later.
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What is "comeuppance" in German?
"comeuppance" in German is Quittung, die wohlverdiente Strafe. comeuppance means: A fair punishment or result that someone has brought on themselves.
Are there other ways to say "comeuppance" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "comeuppance": Quittung, die wohlverdiente Strafe.
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