" serve one right "

1: to be a servant for;

  * e.g., " ... he served his master faithfully for 20 years "

•  Synonyms : 

•  slave (for),

•  work (for)

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: to be enough;

  * e.g., " ... they made the pasta serve for eight guests "

•  Synonyms : 

•  do,

•  suffice

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

3: to be fitting or proper;

  * e.g., " ... those old riding boots will serve for now, but you'll need newer ones for the horse show "

•  Synonyms : 

•  befit,

•  beseem,

•  do,

•  fit,

•  go,

•  suit

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)