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face the music in German

face the music in German is den Kopf hinhalten, die Suppe auslöffeln.

face the music in German

den Kopf hinhalten
verb
(idiomatic) To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions. [from 19th c.]
die Suppe auslöffeln
verb
(idiomatic) To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions. [from 19th c.]
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What is "face the music" in German?

"face the music" in German is den Kopf hinhalten, die Suppe auslöffeln.

Are there other ways to say "face the music" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "face the music": den Kopf hinhalten, die Suppe auslöffeln.

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