He partied all week, and now he must pay the fiddler.
pay the fiddler
idiomTo face the consequences of one's actions.
After cheating on the exam, he knew he would eventually have to pay the fiddler.
Years of reckless spending had brought him to this moment, standing in the empty house, finally forced to pay the fiddler for his long dance with debt.
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hell to pay
Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.
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hit pay dirt
To strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.
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pay a visit
To visit.
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pay attention
To attend; to be attentive; to focus one's attention.
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pay dividends
To bring about something good as a result of past effort or actions.
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pay heed
To give attention; to heed.
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pay homage to
to show honor or respect to; to honor; to do, make or pay obeisance to
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pay off old scores
To settle old grudges by taking revenge.