Face The Music
- Face The Music
- How common is this idiom?: While not as trendy as some newer expressions, this idiom still gets plenty of airplay in everyday conversations, especially in informal settings.
- Literal Meaning: To literally face the music, as in, to stand in front of a band or orchestra
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To accept the consequences or criticism for one's actions, often in a difficult or uncomfortable situation
- After getting caught cheating on the test, John had to face the music and accept the punishment from his teacher.
- The company's CEO had to face the music at the press conference and apologize for the scandal.
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