To be punished in this life for the evil one has done; to suffer the consequences of one's bad deeds quickly or during one's own lifetime.

To lose face or act shamelessly in public; to make a fool of oneself.

history of the present era or the modern period

a person who is useless, brings shame to others, or makes a fool of themselves in public

The belief or situation where someone who does evil things receives punishment within their current lifetime rather than in a future life.