02-14-2017, 04:14 PM
(02-14-2017, 03:39 PM)michaelsean Wrote: The problem is "desert" and "dessert" go against the common pronunciation rules. I'm guessing you knew that though.
Damn Frenchies influencing the English language and causing some words to not follow the rules! And then if I desert someone, it's pronounced like dessert!
Though, OP is correct. It is "just deserts" because deserts has an archaic meaning of a punishment or reward. .
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