2006-12-19 13:49:10 · 9 answers · asked by Ariescutie 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means they got what they deserved. It usually refers to them getting something bad, meaning they deserved to have something bad happen to them.
2006-12-19 13:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always remembered its meaning by thinking of the similar words, "justice" and "deserved." "just desserts" meaning justice was served and they got what they deserved.
2006-12-19 22:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by Wesley D L 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means that when they went to the restaurant, they got to order a'la carte. Or, they got to pick what dessert they wanted.
It means they got their comeuppance.
2006-12-19 21:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by ANSWER MY QUESTION!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that the random forces of the universe have resulted in justice being served to them and you think that's sweet.
2006-12-19 22:00:46 · answer #4 · answered by xayuq 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means they ordered chocolate mousse after dinner.
2006-12-19 21:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means, they got what they deserved.
2006-12-19 21:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that they were punished appropriately for something bad they did.
2006-12-19 21:53:17 · answer #7 · answered by Dilettante 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They got what they deserved and it wasn;t pleasant
2006-12-19 23:34:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means they got wat they deserved or when someone gets caught for something.
2006-12-19 21:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by snowboy789 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋