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what does "you deserve it" mean?
how to use that
what does "you deserve it" mean?
how to use that
how to use that
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9 May 2015
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"You deserve it" means that you have earned something. Whether or not the meaning is positive or negative depends on context, though.
Some examples:
"You've been working so hard. Take a break; you deserve it." (Positive meaning)
"I hope she does break up with you because you deserve it" (Negative meaning)
"You were such a good friend to me even though I was being really rude. Take this. You deserve it." (Positive meaning)
"I hope you die in a hole. You deserve it after what you did to her." (Negative meaning, really strongly worded too)
I hope this helps. ^-^
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You worked hard, take a break! You deserve it.
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It is used when someone gain or win a title or a honor position for his effort/actions.
Examples:
You worked so hard and you become the worker of the month. You deserve it. (the title/the position)
You study so much and pass the test. You deserve this present.
You are going to marry and this is your house warm party with all your family and friends, you deserve it.
- He get scolded for hit her sister.
- well, he deserve it, for being rude.
Oh we are so tired for cleaning the house, let's take a break, we deserve it.
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It also can have a negative meaning too, depending on what context your using it:
For example, if someone you don't like gets in trouble for doing something wrong you may hear, "he deserved that punishment"
It's typically used in a positive way (for example: "you deserve that reward after all your hard work" ) but just know it can be used in a negative context too.
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"You deserve it" means that you have earned something. Whether or not the meaning is positive or negative depends on context, though.
Some examples:
"You've been working so hard. Take a break; you deserve it." (Positive meaning)
"I hope she does break up with you because you deserve it" (Negative meaning)
"You were such a good friend to me even though I was being really rude. Take this. You deserve it." (Positive meaning)
"I hope you die in a hole. You deserve it after what you did to her." (Negative meaning, really strongly worded too)
I hope this helps. ^-^
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thank you all
the examples really helped me to understand
the examples really helped me to understand
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