consequences
Idioms (4)
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face the music
CEFR B2To accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions.
Neutral -
Pandora's box
CEFR C1an action or situation that unleashes many unexpected and hard-to-control problems
Neutral -
behind bars
CEFR B2in prison
Neutral -
monkey's paw
CEFR C1something that grants what you asked for while exacting a terrible, unforeseen price; a wish fulfilled in the worst possible way
Neutral