reap the rewards

phrase

: to get all the good things that come with something
She is reaping the rewards of success.

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For many, getting enough exercise to reap the rewards may simply not be an option. — Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Americans could buy a diversified index fund, passively hold it for the long-term and reap the rewards. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 No special code is required to reap the rewards of this pre-Labor Day sale. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Taxpayers can assume the risk while private interests reap the rewards. — Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reap the rewards

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“Reap the rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap%20the%20rewards. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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