reap the harvest

reap a/the harvest of (something)

To experience the consequences of some previous action or past event. You have three papers due on Monday? It sounds like you're reaping the harvest of your procrastination. Our students are unprepared for the workforce, and we are reaping a harvest of lowered standards.

reap the harvest

1. If someone reaps the harvest of past actions, they benefit as a result of those actions. Note: To reap a crop such as corn means to cut and gather it. He's a player at the top of his game, reaping the harvest of his own hard work. In subsequent years he would reap the harvest of his excellent training..

2. If someone reaps the harvest, they suffer now because of mistakes that they made in the past. Note: To reap a crop such as corn means to cut and gather it. We are now as a nation reaping the harvest of the lack of attention to basics in language and numbers.

reap a/the ˈharvest

(British English) benefit or suffer as a direct result of something that you have done: His attacking policies have reaped a particularly good harvest overseas, where he is well known as a shrewd businessman.

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释义	reap the harvest reap a/the harvest of (something) To experience the consequences of some previous action or past event. You have three papers due on Monday? It sounds like you're reaping the harvest of your procrastination. Our students are unprepared for the workforce, and we are reaping a harvest of lowered standards. See also: harvest, of, reap Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. reap the harvest 1. If someone reaps the harvest of past actions, they benefit as a result of those actions. Note: To reap a crop such as corn means to cut and gather it. He's a player at the top of his game, reaping the harvest of his own hard work. In subsequent years he would reap the harvest of his excellent training.. 2. If someone reaps the harvest, they suffer now because of mistakes that they made in the past. Note: To reap a crop such as corn means to cut and gather it. We are now as a nation reaping the harvest of the lack of attention to basics in language and numbers. See also: harvest, reap Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. reap a/the ˈharvest (British English) benefit or suffer as a direct result of something that you have done: His attacking policies have reaped a particularly good harvest overseas, where he is well known as a shrewd businessman. See also: harvest, reap Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: harvest reap a/the harvest reap a/the harvest of (something) reap the harvest of get away with murder have an accident the whole picture hold the sack chickens come home to roost roost References in periodicals archive Pages 12-13 GARY Guy, landlord of the Ivy Green at Moldgreen, is hoping to reap the harvest of a PS30,000 make-over at the landmark Wakefield Road pub. All revved up with somewhere to go! DUBAI: Infrastructure developments in the region are boosting spending on audiovisual solutions and major vendors are gearing up to reap the harvest. Audiovisual vendors preparing to harvest increased infrastructure spending Catchy equation though; will Vasigaran reap the harvest? Sparks with rhymes & math symbols in TN LS polls "We now reap the harvest of the government's reintegration programs as we recognize and reach out to more returning OFWs who have sought alternative sources of income and increased employability through sustainable livelihood undertakings in their own homeland," Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said. Thousands of OFWs venture into business-Labor dep't THE ceed is growing - and a different group of people will soon be able to reap the harvest. Reap the harvest of Korea's latest crop THE cee'd is growing-and a different group of people will soon be able to reap the harvest. first drives: Kia's proceerd takes them on to next level; Quality is key for company Unfortunately, it will be 25 years before we can reap the harvest. Football: Sperm-banking on a new breed of Scotland star "Those governments will reap the harvest for their support and for those they kill." SUICIDE BOMBERS TARGET VATICAN; Chilling terror threat for Iraq war 'support' Typical - no sooner has Wayne Rooney ensured that everything is once again rosy in the Old Trafford garden than somebody comes along to reap the harvest. How to bash any billionares chasing United; GAME ON: THE LOCKER ROOM On June 1, the public is invited to sow seeds, reap the harvest and enjoy seasonal food. Spring time for wildlife wonders; GREAT OUTDOORS What could make more sense than to reap the harvest lying about the streets and transfer it to where it can turn a profit? Comment: Wheely smart con And so the vast majority With materialistic lust Must reap the harvest they have sown And disappear in dust ... Poet's corner
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