Taking the consequences
Synonyms for taking the consequences
verb accept the consequences
bite the bullet
come to grips with
be punished
face the facts
face up to
face up to it
grin and bear it
look square in the eye
pay the piper
swallow the pill
take the consequences
make one’s bed and lie on it
take one’s lumps
take one’s medicine
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