the chickens come home to roost - Wiktionary
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WEBApr 3, 2024 · come home to roost; curses, like chickens, come home to roost; Etymology [edit] 19th century. First attested as lies, like chickens, come home to roost, although the slightly later curses, like chickens, come home to roost was more common. Both are often said to be Spanish or Turkish in origin.
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