face the music

短语

勇于承担责任, 临危不惧

发音

UK /ˌfeɪs ðə ˈmjuːzɪk/
AU
US /ˌfeɪs ðə ˈmjuzɪk/

词形变化

faced the music faces the music 三单 faces the music facing the music facing the music 现在分词 faced the music 过去式 faced the music 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.

    自食其果

    习语

词汇关系

动词

同义词 1

carry the can

上位词 4

accept bear assume takeover

词源

Origin uncertain; possible sources which have been suggested include the following: * A performer on a stage facing the music from the orchestra pit when confronting a possibly hostile audience. * The historical act of a soldier who was dishonourably discharged from military service being paraded in front of other soldiers to the sound of a drum or music. * A soldier facing the noise of battle (music being military slang for the sound of gunfire or other ordnance).

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