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The phrase 'it serves you right' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is used to indicate that someone deserves the consequences of their actions. For example, "You took the last cookie without asking, so it serves you right that you don't get another one."
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It serves you right for what happened afterwards".
As one of my colleagues (who had best remain nameless) put it, "serves you right for talking to these ****s".
Several readers have written in to say: 'If you are paying hefty unauthorised overdraft fees, it serves you right.' Would that we were all so perfect.
It serves you right, she told herself immediately, not knowing quite what it was that she had deserved, or what for.
Well it serves you right for daring to dream the hounds would just be roaming about, ready to sink their teeth into a chinoed haunch like happy hour at an all-u-can-eat twat buffet.
The band conducted their "It Serves You Right" tour of Britain in February, the "Lights Out Over Europe" tour followed, lasting until early April, when the band returned to Britain to play another six venues.
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8.26am GMT What does serves you right actually mean?
Serves you right for leaving me in the shit doesn't it.
Serves you right".
Serves you right for leaving me high and dry.
It serves them right".
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