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face the music

VERB
accept the consequences
Synonyms
WEAK
be punished bite the bullet come to grips with face the facts face up to face up to it grin and bear it look square in the eye make one's bed and lie on it pay the piper swallow the pill take one's lumps take one's medicine take the consequences

Example Sentences

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But Hegseth and maybe Waltz are more likely than anyone to face the music for the cacophony they caused — if anyone does.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2025

Prosecutors said Mr Smith was set to finally "face the music" following their investigation, which also involved the FBI.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

A Los Angeles radio host wants 50 Cent to face the music, alleging in a lawsuit filed Thursday that the “Candy Shop” rapper chucked a microphone at her head during a concert in August.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

And then I’ll have to face the music.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2023

I glance at the clock—three minutes until he closes it and I have to face the music.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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