The difference between Face the music and Pay the piper
When used as verbs, face the music means to accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions, whereas pay the piper means to pay expenses for something, and thus be in a position to be in control.
check bellow for the other definitions of Face the music and Pay the piper
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Face the music as a verb (idiomatic):
To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
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Pay the piper as a verb (idiomatic):
To pay expenses for something, and thus be in a position to be in control.
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Pay the piper as a verb (idiomatic):
To pay a monetary debt or experience unfavorable consequences, especially when the payment or consequences are inevitable in spite of attempts to avoid them.