Synonyms for comeuppance
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kuhm-uhp-uh ns |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌkʌmˈʌp əns |
Définition of comeuppance
Origin :- also comeupance, 1859, presumably rooted in verbal phrase come up "present oneself for judgment before a tribunal" + -ance.
- noun deserved fate
- You young smart Alecks will get your comeuppance, muttered the man.
- Extract from : « The Trail Boys on the Plains » by Jay Winthrop Allen
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- adequate income
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- stand-up comedian
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- when push comes to shove
- world to come
- you are welcome
- you're welcome
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