(figuratively) to get a taste of one's own medicine; to have had it coming

long ways, long lies

all work is noble, no profession is without merit

every little helps, light gains make heavy purses, take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves

Alternative form of il n'y a pas le feu au lac

(informal) there's nothing like it; that's all that matters

it was a long time ago, and much has changed since; it's water under the bridge

there's no smoke without fire

a bad workman always blames his tools

(informal) it's a mixed bag