serve somebody right 成语

all right

" expression of reluctant agreement./ fair; not particularly good./unharmed; in satisfactory condition"

as right as rain

(See right as rain)

bright

intelligent, brainy, sharp I left the water running. That wasn't a very bright thing to do.

bright eyed and bushy tailed

frisky, lively, full of life Perry is bright eyed and bushy tailed tonight. He looks rested.

darn right

that is right, yes, you betcha """Do you believe in ghosts?"" ""Darn right I do! I just saw one!"""

frightened to death

very afraid, scared spitless, scared stiff She said she was frightened to death when she heard the shot.

future looks bright

future looks good, success will come to you Vi was promoted to Department Head. Her future looks bright.

give my right arm

give something valuable, give my eye teeth What a voice! I'd give my right arm to be able to sing like that.

heart is in the right place

kindhearted, sympathetic or well-meaning Although she makes a lot of mistakes her heart is in the right place.

hold your mouth the right way

if you shape your mouth the right way you can do it, the way you hold... """I can't tie a reef knot."" ""Sure you can - if you hold your mouth the right way."""

serve (one) right

To be or bear the adapted or adapted consequence(s) for one's abnormal actions. It serves John appropriate that Dave threw him out of his affair aftermost night. He was acting like such a jerk! My adherent bankrupt up with me afterwards she begin out I had been cheating on her. Serves me right, I suppose. You tripped while authoritative fun of those kids? Serves you right!Learn more: right, serve

serve somebody ˈright (for accomplishing something)

(informal) acclimated to say that article that has happened to somebody is their own accountability and they deserve it: After the way you’ve advised her, it will serve you appropriate if she never speaks to you again! ♢ I told you the dog would chaw if you teased it. It serves you right.Learn more: right, serve, somebody

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