The difference between Pay the fiddler and Pay the piper
When used as verbs, pay the fiddler means to face the 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 Pay the fiddler and Pay the piper
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Pay the fiddler as a verb (idiomatic):
To face the consequences of one's actions.
Examples:
"The three-day party had been a lot of fun, but now it was time to pay the fiddler."
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Pay the fiddler as a verb (idiomatic):
To contribute in order to participate.
Examples:
"If you want to dance, you’ve got to pay the fiddler"
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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.