make one's bed and lie in it

phrase

—used to say that one is responsible for dealing with the problems that result from one's own bad decisions

Make your bed and lie in it. Once you take action, be prepared to accept the consequences.

—Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Why should taxpayers have to cover for the foolish investments and risky deals financial fat cats made? Wall Street made its bed, the thinking goes, and now those executives should lie in it.

—The Dallas Morning Star