have to face the music
必须面对不愉快或尴尬的局面，接受责任或承担后果
口语·接受惩罚或责任
英文释义
to accept the consequences or face the unpleasant reality of a situation
例句
He cheated on the test and now has to face the music with the principal.
典故来源
源自戏剧表演，演员听到音乐（暗示上场）就必须面对观众，引申为承担后果。