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face the consequences

to deal with the results of something you have said or done. The law should force this man to face the consequences of running out on his family.

See also: face

suffer the consequences

to experience the effects of something you have said or done. The witness decided to tell the truth and suffer the consequences.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form take the consequences: Sometimes we have to take the consequences for our beliefs.

See also: suffer