slang glossary / reap-what-you-sow
What does "reap what you sow" mean?
Updated 2026-09-09 · TeenLore Daily
Meaning
Classic phrase seeing revival in rap/hip-hop context. Used when someone faces consequences they brought on themselves, often with irony.
How teens use it
he really out here reaping what he sowed
Parent note
Old phrase, new teen use. Good values message: actions have consequences. Safe conversation starter about accountability.
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