have it coming
To deserve or merit, as the consequences of one's actions.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He was rude to everyone, so he had it coming.”
“After ignoring all the warnings about his poor work habits, he realized he had it coming when his boss finally fired him.”
“The disgraced politician, having spent years manipulating the public trust for personal gain, ultimately faced a downfall that many observers felt he had long had it coming.”
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coming and going
A general bustle of activity.
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coming into the world
The act of being born; a birth.
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coming right up
Used by the speaker to indicate readiness to provide something ordered or requested.
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get what's coming to one
To experience the consequences of one's actions.
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have another thing coming
Alternative form of have another think coming.
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have another think coming
To be deluded, to be mistaken; to need to rethink something one has determined; to need to reconsider one's plans or expectations.
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long in coming
Of an event or happening, that has been awaited for a considerable period, implying that its arrival is overdue or much anticipated.
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the call is coming from inside the house
A problem is the result of internal factors or agents, and is not the result of outside influence or interference.
Last updated August 10, 2026