Reap a/the harvest

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phrase

To benefit or suffer from the results of an action you previously took.

They made a lot of risky investments, and now they're reaping the harvest.
Visual representation of "reap a/the harvest" - To benefit or suffer from the results of an action you previously took.

Often appears as...

  • reap a bitter harvest
  • reap a rich harvest

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Causal Link

Understand that 'reap the harvest' implies a direct result of previous actions, good or bad.

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She volunteered much of her time, and she's now reaping the harvest with community support.
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Metaphorical Usage

'Reaping the harvest' is often used metaphorically, not involving actual farming.

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By studying hard, he's reaping the harvest of success.
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Positive or Negative

The phrase can have a positive spin (rewards) or a negative one (consequences).

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They're reaping the harvest of their poor planning now.
Visual representation of the word "Reap a/the harvest"

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