face the music

Am I going to step up and face the music?

But most of the players in this game will probably not be around to face the political music.

But other millions just don't want to face the music until they have to.

Well, there's nothing to be done but face the music.

If he tells who was with him, then you'll have to face the music.

That is the response of people who do not want to face the music.

Why'd you leave me the other night to face the music alone?

She might as well go back and face the music.

I very much doubt those at the top will face the music though.

He said his wife helped him make the decision to return "and face the music."