gets out what one puts in

A form of get out what one puts in — To receive enjoyment or some other reward in proportion to one's efforts in doing something.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of get out what one puts in
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APA

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Chicago

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