consequences

Idioms (5)

• face the music Neutral · CEFR B2
  To accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions.
• Pandora's box Neutral · CEFR C1
  an action or situation that unleashes many unexpected and hard-to-control problems
• you reap what you sow Neutral · CEFR B2
  your actions determine your results
• behind bars Neutral · CEFR B2
  in prison
• monkey's paw Neutral · CEFR C1
  something that grants what you asked for while exacting a terrible, unforeseen price; a wish fulfilled in the worst possible way