face the music

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: to meet an unpleasant situation, a danger, or the consequences of one's actions

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Tom Holland is ready to face the music and dance for his upcoming role as Fred Astaire. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

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“Face the music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20the%20music. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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