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Region: General | Usage example: They treated partners poorly, and what goes around comes around.

What goes around comes around

Meaning

Your actions eventually come back to you.

Usage

Used to warn about consequences of poor behavior.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Karma-inspired proverb about reciprocity.

Common moral in many cultures.