faced the music
Took the blame
To face the music means to accept the consequences or criticism for one's actions: After the scandal, he had no choice but to face the music.
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- moment of truthDecisive instant of revelation
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- bite the bulletAccept inevitable hardship
- tough it outEndure without quitting
no turning back · punishment · guilt · confession · judgment · remorse · performance · stage · reckoning · day of reckoning · responsibility · resilience · audience · drama · bravery · idiom · regret · consequence
confronting vs avoiding consequences
faced the musicpassed the buck
Transferred accountability elsewhere
ran away · buried one's head in the sand · fled · ducked out · slipped away
courage vs cowardice in accountability
faced the musicran away
Departed hastily to escape
chickened out · ran scared · turned tail · cut and run · fled
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