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to be worthy of (something) (because of actions, conduct, qualities)

be entitled to

earn gain get justify merit warrant win demand procure rate be given one's due be in line for be worthy of get comeuppance get what is coming to one have it coming have the right to lay claim to
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1) to get/give little attention to a person because he or she does not deserve it (shrift)

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