| 单词 | face the music |
| 释义 | face the music (once / 19832 pages) v When you have to face the music, you're confronted with the consequences of something bad you've done. If your boss catches you lying about what time you got to work, you'll have to face the music. Anyone who lies or avoids a responsibility for long enough eventually has to face the music. This might involve simply admitting you've done something wrong, or being punished or scolded by an authority figure. There are a few theories about where this phrase came from, including a military origin — at one time, military officers were "drummed out" in disgrace after committing offenses. Another possible source is the idea of stage actors facing the orchestra when they walked on stage. WORD FAMILYface the music: faced the music, faces the music, facing the music USAGE EXAMPLES"Given that you couldn't be extradited for this, you deserve a world of credit for coming to face the music," Kaplan said. Reuters(Nov 28, 2016) In the freezing south-east London rain, Crystal Palace players chose to face the music. The Guardian(Nov 21, 2016) The second, darker act takes place in 1981, kicking off with “Welcome To Falsettoland” about adults needing to grow up and face the music. Washington Times(Oct 28, 2016) v accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions Syn|Hyper carry-the can accept, assume, bear, take over take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person |
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