face the music

Example Sentences

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“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

Or were the Wallabies that woeful, with former England boss Jones left to face the music as Australia lurch towards World Cup oblivion?

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

Here’s why his efforts to not face the music in Fulton County should ultimately fail.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2023

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