reap the harvest ofreap a/the harvest of (something)
to receive the good or bad results of past actions.
Homelessness is rising. We are reaping the harvest of a lack of investment in housing and social services.
reap a/the harvest of (something)
To experience the consequences of some previous action or past event. You have three papers due on Monday? It sounds like you're reaping the harvest of your procrastination.Our students are unprepared for the workforce, and we are reaping a harvest of lowered standards.