sow the wind and reap the whirlwind
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Meaning · English
Alternative form of sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Dạng thay thế của sow the wind, reap the whirlwind
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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 “sow the wind and reap the whirlwind” mean?
Alternative form of sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.
Is “sow the wind and reap the whirlwind” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.