a civil question deserves a civil answer
proverb If someone asks a reasonable question, then it warrants an answer. Often used as a reprimand. Why won't you answer me, Alice? A civil question deserves a civil answer! All Jim did was ask about your day. Come on, a civil question deserves a civil answer. A: "Hey, I wasn't trying to troll you, I asked because I'm genuinely curious." B: "Well, in that case, I guess a civil question deserves a civil answer."
deserve a medal
To warrant recognition for persevering through a challenging or tedious situation. This phrase is usually used humorously. Our realtor deserves a medal for putting up with all of our questions today. Has my mother been complaining like that all day? Wow, you deserve a medal for being so patient with her. I think I deserve a medal for taking three toddlers to the park by myself.
deserve better from (someone or something)
To warrant better treatment from someone or something than one is currently receiving. I'm sorry, but you deserve better from your husband—he shouldn't speak to you so rudely. With how hard you work every day, you deserve better from your employer. You deserve better from your bank than a measly $.17 cents in interest. My savings account earned me $18 in interest this month!
deserve credit for (someone or something)
To warrant recognition for something that one has done. Howie is the one who deserves credit for how successful our presentation was—he stayed late every day this week to work on it. Of course you deserve credit for your hard work, but that doesn't always happen, unfortunately. The boss watched me do the vast majority of work on that project, so she knows I deserve credit for it!
Every Good Boy Deserves Favor
A mnemonic used in music to remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef (E, G, B, D, and F), in order from lowest to highest. If you're having trouble remembering the notes during the quiz, just remember that Every Good Boy Deserves Favor! A: "It's one thing to remember the phrase 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favor.' It's quite another to remember what it stands for!" B: "Well, yes, that would be a problem." A: "Which note is lower than G?" B: "Remember 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favor'?" A: "Oh, right. So, E?"
Every Good Boy Deserves Food
A mnemonic used in music to remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef (E, G, B, D, and F), in order from lowest to highest. If you're having trouble remembering the notes during the quiz, just remember that Every Good Boy Deserves Food! A: "It's one thing to remember the phrase 'Every Good Boy Deserves Food.' It's quite another to remember what it stands for!" B: "Well, yes, that would be a problem." A: "Which note is lower than G?" B: "Remember 'Every Good Boy Deserves Food'?" A: "Oh, right. So, E?"
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
A mnemonic used in music to remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef (E, G, B, D, and F), in order from lowest to highest. If you're having trouble remembering the notes during the quiz, just remember that Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge! A: "It's one thing to remember the phrase 'Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.' It's quite another to remember what it stands for!" B: "Well, yes, that would be a problem." A: "Which note is lower than G?" B: "Remember 'Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge'?" A: "Oh, right. So, E?"
first deserve and then desire
proverb You must prove yourself worthy of success by working hard and conscientiously, as desire alone will not make it happen. A: "I want to be the most famous artist in the whole world!" B: "Well, you'll need to spend years honing your craft and establishing your reputation in the art world. First deserve and then desire, you know." If you don't show the universe that you deserve the thing you want, why would you receive it? Remember: first deserve and then desire. You can't just want to be a baseball player, you have to work really hard at it. First deserve and then desire, as they say.
get what (one) deserves
To be deserving of the bad things that happen to one, usually because of one's past misdeeds. Don't worry, that bully will get what she deserves—just give it time. Those stool pigeons will get what they deserve, boss—we'll make sure of that. I hope Tom gets what he deserves after trampling Stacy's feelings like that. What a jerk!
none but the brave deserve the fair
proverb Only those who are courageous and unafraid of failure will find success. It's risky, sure, but the money we stand to make from the move is too good to pass up. Come on, none but the brave deserve the fair!
one good turn deserves another
proverb A favor or good deed should be repaid in kind. You were a lifesaver for us when we needed a babysitter last week, so I'm happy to help now—one good turn deserves another, after all.
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