[have] it coming
1
to be deserving of something that happens to one, particularly something that is unpleasant
The idiom "have it coming" has its origins in the early 20th century, specifically in American English. It is commonly employed when discussing situations of justice or fairness, emphasizing that someone is facing the appropriate outcome as a result of their choices.
- He has it coming for constantly disrespecting his colleagues.
- She has it coming if she continues to cheat on her partner.
- They had it coming for ignoring the warnings and causing the accident.
- She will have it coming if she doesn't apologize for her hurtful remarks.
- He was having it coming when he was caught stealing from the company.