pay the piper

成語所屬單字piper

pay the piper — 慣用語

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

1.慣用語
釋義

自食其果;付出代價

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

例句

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.