face the music
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At that meeting Merz may have to face the music from lawmakers angered by the way he conducted the reshuffle, including the botched sacking of transport minister Patrick Schnieder.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Nobody was willing to face the music and request the rate hikes to do that necessary work,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2025
But Hegseth and maybe Waltz are more likely than anyone to face the music for the cacophony they caused — if anyone does.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2025
Prosecutors said Mr Smith was set to finally "face the music" following their investigation, which also involved the FBI.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
I glance at the clock—three minutes until he closes it and I have to face the music.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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