English / idiom
Pay the Piper
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To bear the unpleasant consequences or financial costs of one's past actions or indulgences.
In context
01
He neglected his financial responsibilities for years, and now he must pay the piper.
02
Those who dismiss wisdom and pursue reckless shortcuts inevitably have to pay the piper.
Synonyms
Face the music,bear the consequences,reap what you sow
Antonyms
Escape punishment,get off scot-free,evade consequences
Collocations
Time to pay the piper,call the tune and pay the piper,ultimately pay the piper