face the music
承担后果或面对艰难情况
口语·承担后果
英文释义
to accept the consequences of one's actions or face a difficult or challenging situation
例句
I broke the vase, so I have to face the music and tell Mom.
典故来源
可能源于剧场，演员需面对乐池音乐表演，或军队中受罚时面对鼓乐，引申为承担后果。