face the music
动词 v.
英 /ˌfeɪs ðə ˈmjuːzɪk/
美 /ˌfeɪs ðə ˈmjuzɪk/
英文释义
动词 v.
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To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
— As for that husband of yours, I don't think much of him, and I tell you so candidly. Running away and leaving you to face the music.
词源
Origin uncertain; possible sources which have been suggested include the following:
* A performer on a stage facing the music from the orchestra pit when confronting a possibly hostile audience.
* The historical act of a soldier who was dishonourably discharged from military service being paraded in front of other soldiers to the sound of a drum or music.
* A soldier facing the noise of battle (music being military slang for the sound of gunfire or other ordnance).
* A performer on a stage facing the music from the orchestra pit when confronting a possibly hostile audience.
* The historical act of a soldier who was dishonourably discharged from military service being paraded in front of other soldiers to the sound of a drum or music.
* A soldier facing the noise of battle (music being military slang for the sound of gunfire or other ordnance).
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