serve someone right
US /sɜrv ˈsʌm.wʌn raɪt/
UK /sɜːv ˈsʌm.wʌn raɪt/
成语
活该, 罪有应得
to be a deserved punishment or misfortune for someone
示例:
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It would serve him right if he lost his job after how he treated his colleagues.
如果他因为对待同事的方式而丢掉工作，那真是活该。
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You left your umbrella at home? Well, that will serve you right for not checking the weather.
你把伞落在家里了？嗯，谁让你不看天气预报，活该。