have (something) coming to (one)

have (something) coming to (one)

To deserve a particular consequence or benefit. A: "Why did you fight with that kid in the school yard?" B: "Because he's a bully! He had it coming to him." After all the hard work I've done, I had that bonus coming to me.See also: coming, have

have it coming to you

be due for retribution on account of something bad that you have done. informalSee also: coming, have