Meaning Accept he unwelcome consequences of one's own actions.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Jack pretended he had a Ph.D. to get the job. Now it's come out that he hasn't he'll have to face the music and resign..
Pronunciation
Idiom
Face the music
What does "Face the music" mean?
Accept he unwelcome consequences of one's own actions.
Face the music
USA, 19th century.