reap the harvest of

reap a/the harvest of (something)

To experience the consequences of some previous action or past event. You have three papers due on Monday? It sounds like you're reaping the harvest of your procrastination. Our students are unprepared for the workforce, and we are reaping a harvest of lowered standards.See also: harvest, of, reap

reap the harvest (or fruits) of

suffer the results or consequences of.See also: harvest, of, reap