His bad decisions have finally come home to roost.
come home to roost
idiomTo have negative consequences (of an action in the past).
After years of ignoring his car's maintenance, the engine failure finally came home to roost during his long road trip.
The politician's history of broken promises eventually came home to roost when voters refused to support his reelection campaign.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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bring home
To earn (money).
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bring home the bacon
To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.
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broken home
A home in which the parents have separated or divorced.
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charity begins at home
One should help the people closest to oneself before thinking of helping others.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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close to home
Affecting people close to, or within, one's family circle.