Just deserts means what someone deserves, often punishment. The phrase uses deserts from deserve, not dessert, the sweet course.
Why English depends so much on word order
English often shows meaning through word order instead of word endings. A small change in position can completely change a sentence.
Free rein: why this phrase is about horses, not rulers
“Free rein” comes from riding, where reins guide a horse. That is why the phrase means freedom to act, not a king’s reign.
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