pay the piper

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pay the piper — idiom

1. to suffer the unpleasant results of something you chose to do earlier, especiall

1.idiom
Definition

to suffer the unpleasant results of something you chose to do earlier, especially after enjoying yourself or taking a risk.

Example

Carlos partied all weekend, and on Monday morning he had to pay the piper at the office.

If you keep skipping practice, you will pay the piper on game day.