| Idiom | to face the music |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be criticized or punished |
| Examples | - I've made a mistake and now I'll just have to face the music. - She was caught stealing from the cash desk and now she's going to have to face the music. - Now, Frist can expect to face the music today in a speech before the Detroit Economic Club. - Being empathetic to everyone else's needs is certainly quite charitable, but at some point you need to face the music and look at yourself. |
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