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Discover LudwigThe phrase “has it coming” is perfectly acceptable in formal and informal writing.
It’s used to indicate that someone or something deserves a certain outcome, usually because of something they’ve done. For example: “She’s been treating everyone so rudely – she’s got it coming.”.
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has it coming
verb
Third person singular of have it coming
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Perhaps it is believed by some members of the DC city council that Walmart, a company fairly notorious for its less than lavish compensation practices, has it coming.
(He has it coming).
Lou replies: "Nobody has it coming.
Better than punching someone who has it coming.
"Maybe the bastard has it coming," I said to the dog, who had ambled in.Well, I just want to say: I'm sorry, John Boehner.
Except the version of Mr. Cera who is the first of many to die in "This Is the End" is a coked-out sex fiend who has it coming.
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