To 'face the music' means to accept responsibility and deal with the consequences, often criticism or punishment, for one's actions.
The idiom 'to face the music' means to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done.
| 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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