sow the wind, reap the whirlwind

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Definition of sow the wind, reap the whirlwind in English English dictionary

Every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to him

Hyphenation

sow the wind, reap the whirl·wind

Synonyms

what goes around, comes around, get out what one puts in, get what one pays for, reap what one sows

Etymology

() A reference to Hosea 8:7