face the music

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Verb face the music has 1 sense

face the music, carry-the can - accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions
--₁ is one way to bear, take over, accept, assume
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Definition:

face the music is an idiomatic expression typically meaning to accept and confront the negative consequences of one's actions or decisions.

Examples:

As a part of growing up, it is important to learn to face the music and take responsibility for our mistakes.

After months of procrastinating, John had to face the music and submit his overdue assignments.

Synonyms:

confront the consequences, accept the music, face the consequences, face reality

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