pay the fiddler

短语

承担后果

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To face the consequences of one's actions.

    习语

    The three-day party had been a lot of fun, but now it was time to pay the fiddler.

  2. 2.

    To contribute in order to participate.

    习语

    If you want to dance, you’ve got to pay the fiddler