The phrase "You reap what you sow" is a well-known proverb that means the actions you take will have consequences-good or bad-depending on what you put into them. It originates from agricultural imagery: if a farmer plants (sows) good seeds, they will harvest (reap) a good crop; if they plant poor seeds, the harvest will be poor.
Meaning and Usage:
- Cause and effect: Your efforts and behavior directly influence the results you get.
- Personal responsibility: Encourages accountability for one’s actions.
- Moral lesson: Often used to teach that good deeds lead to positive outcomes, and bad deeds lead to negative consequences.
Examples:
- If you study hard for your exams, you will likely get good grades. You reap what you sow.
- Treat others with kindness, and you will receive kindness in return-you reap what you sow.
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