the fat is in the fire
01
said when an action has inevitable consequences
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Idiom
Informal
例
Just so you know, Mom found out you lied to her. The fat is in the fire now, huh?
When the company's confidential information was leaked to the media, the fat was in the fire, and damage control became crucial.
