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Paying the Piper
When facing the music, it's important to accept the consequences of our actions, especially when they were made without careful thinking.
This phrase can also refer to fulfilling a responsibility or promise that has previously been postponed. Another use of this idiom is to pay for something and thus gain control over the situation. Lastly, it can also mean to settle a financial or other debt.
By Anita Johnson-Brown
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