actions have consequences

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

All individual actions may result in negative repercussions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “actions have consequences” mean?

All individual actions may result in negative repercussions.

Is “actions have consequences” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.