VERB | possession | face the music, carry the can | accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions |
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Meaning | Accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s | |
Synonym | carry the can | |
Broader | bear, take over, accept, assume | take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person |
Spanish | a mal tiempo buena cara |
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