向天吐唾
Reading: こうてんとだ
Meaning: spitting at heaven (suffering the consequences of one's own evil actions)
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Example Sentence
Evil deeds will result in consequences that harm the perpetrator.
Usage Notes
Metaphor for actions that end up harming oneself, like spitting upward only to have it fall back on one's face. Used to warn against self-defeating behavior.
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