face the music
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
Prosecutors said Mr Smith was set to finally "face the music" following their investigation, which also involved the FBI.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
A Los Angeles radio host wants 50 Cent to face the music, alleging in a lawsuit filed Thursday that the “Candy Shop” rapper chucked a microphone at her head during a concert in August.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
It's fun watching such bad guys face the music, but there is one thing all these cases are lacking, if one craves a satisfying tale of crime and punishment: Sympathetic victims.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2023
It’s one thing to ride a bus, but they eventually had to get off and face the music.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word