as ye sow, so shall ye reap

Related to word: sow

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom illustrates that one's actions will directly influence the treatment or consequences they receive.

    • He is always willing to help others, a clear case of 'as ye sow, so shall ye reap'.

    • She was always rude to her colleagues, so it's no wonder she was ostracized. As ye sow, so shall ye reap.

    • If we study hard now, we will reap the rewards in the future; as ye sow, so shall ye reap.