Meaning of 'Face the music'
What does the saying 'Face the music' mean?
Idiom: Face the music
Meaning:
If you have to face the music, you have to accept the negative consequences of something you have done wrong.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Music |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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