Question

in_the_loop_192 to confront a difficult or unpleasant situation; to accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s own actions Compare to: bite the bullet; take the bull by the horns

Accepted Answer

FACE THE MUSIC Jessica’s parents have always made excuses for her bad behavior, but this time they told her they were not going to protect her, and that it was time she faced the music.Paul took his parents’ car without permission and put a big dent in it. He knew they would find out, so he decided he’d better face the music and tell the truth right away. Whereas bite the bullet focuses on preparing oneself to accept physical pain or punishment, face the music focuses more on accepting responsibility for some misdeed.

Id	in_the_loop_192
Idiom	FACE THE MUSIC
Definition	to confront a difficult or unpleasant situation; to accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s own actions
Examples	Jessica’s parents have always made excuses for her bad behavior, but this time they told her they were not going to protect her, and that it was time she faced the music. Paul took his parents’ car without permission and put a big dent in it. He knew they would find out, so he decided he’d better face the music and tell the truth right away.
Cross-Refs	Compare to: bite the bullet; take the bull by the horns
Extra Info	Whereas bite the bullet focuses on preparing oneself to accept physical pain or punishment, face the music focuses more on accepting responsibility for some misdeed.

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