have it coming

Other forms: had it coming; has it coming; hath it coming

Definitions of have it coming
  1. verb
    deserve (either good or bad)
    “It's too bad he got fired, but he sure had it coming”
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    type of:
    deserve, merit
    be worthy or deserving
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