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Definition |
to face the consequences of one's actions |
Examples |
1) After procrastinating for weeks, Susie had to
pay the piper staying up all night to finish her project.
2) After consistently ignoring cybersecurity measures, the company had
to pay the piper when a significant
data breach occurred. |
Etymology |
The idiom has roots in the medieval practice of paying pipers for their
services, emphasizing the inevitable need to settle debts. |
Synonyms |
reap what you sow, bear the brunt |
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