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.