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It means to receive the consequences of one's actions or to receive similar behavior from others.

Example:

"When the students rioted and set fires at the college, it was basically just the chickens coming home to roost. Years of liberal philosophy and rebellious teachings from the professors, as well as constant coaching to question everything led to this. All it took was for a few recent policy changes to spark the incidents."

Related phrases:

"Poetic justice"

"What goes around, comes around."

"You reap what you sow."

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