face the music

(idiom) to accept the unpleasant results of one’s actions

Example Sentences:

After drinking alcohol all night, the next morning I had to face the music. I had a bad hangover.

Mom: I got your school marks today. They are terrible!
Son: I know!
Mom: You got 50% in Math! 40% in Science!
Son: Yeah?
Mom: You are not allowed to play PlayStation until your marks improve.
Son: That’s not fair!
Mom: You have no choice! Face the music!

From the Blogs:

Tory MPs face the music and pay back another £125k

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