What it means
To face the music is to stop ducking it and take the telling-off you’ve earned. You admit you messed up, show up, and deal with the fallout, whether that’s a boss, your mates, or a proper awkward apology. It’s the opposite of blagging or hiding. Not exactly a vibe, but sometimes you’ve just got to stand there and cop it.
Usage examples
"He blamed the Wi-Fi for days, but the report was never started. Monday morning he finally faced the music in the meeting, coffee in hand."
"He broke the window, so now he's got to face the music and tell the landlord himself."
"No point hiding the dodgy report, better to face the music and own the mistake first thing Monday."
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