Meanings
How to pronounce "reap the whirlwind":
AU
Ellipsis of sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.
To suffer bad consequences for one's actions.
Example Sentences
1
After ignoring warnings from environmentalists, the town began to reap the whirlwind of pollution and now faces severe health issues.
2
The politician's scandalous actions were finally exposed, and he had to reap the whirlwind of public backlash.
3
The country ignored the pleas for peace and instead chose violence, only to reap the whirlwind of a devastating war.
