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Only leaves what you deserve to get (4,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

just deserts

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'you deserve to get' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'only leaves' is the wordplay.
'only' becomes 'just' (synonyms).
'leaves' becomes 'deserts' (to desert someone is to leave them).
'just'+'deserts'='JUST DESERTS'

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(Other definitions for just deserts that I've seen before include "What one has coming" , "Fair fate - rightful reward" , "Fate or results one deserves" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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