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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To have the chickens come home to roost

Home The Lexicon To have the chickens come home to roost

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To have the chickens come home to roost

Definition

To face the consequences of one's actions.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Avians

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