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You've made your bed, now lie in it
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You've made your bed, now lie in it definition
You made a decision and now must accept its consequences.
Note: This expression is commonly used as a response to people who have been complaining about problems they have brought on themselves.
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You've made your bed, now lie in it
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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