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face the music

British pronunciation/fˈeɪs ðə mjˈuːzɪk/
American pronunciation/fˈeɪs ðə mjˈuːzɪk/
to face the music
[PHRASE]
1

to accept and confront the punishment or consequence of one's wrongdoings or irresponsible actions

synonyms : carry the can
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What is the origin of the idiom "face the music" and when to use it?

The idiom "face the music" originated from the world of theater, where actors were required to face the orchestra pit (known as the "music") when receiving either applause or booing from the audience. It is commonly employed when someone is responsible for their behavior, whether it's in personal relationships, professional settings, or legal matters.

Examples
1The child who was caught stealing apples bravely faced the music in accepting his punishment.
2It was now up to Israeli Prime Minister David Ben Gurion to decide whether to proceed diplomatically or to simply seize Eichmann and bring him back to Israel to face the music.
3If somebody has transgressed the law then they have to face the music.
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