Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pay-the-piper
idiom
/peɪ ðə ˈpaɪpər/
Definition
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Examples
- After ignoring the deadlines, the team had to pay the piper when the project got delayed.
- When his plans fell through, he realized he would need to pay the piper for his poor decisions.
Meaning
The phrase ‘pay the piper’ means to deal with the outcomes, usually negative, that result from one’s choices.
Synonyms
- face the music
- bear the consequences
- face the repercussions
