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Pay the piper

Pay the piper (pe dé païpeur)

Idiom Economics

Signification

To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.

Faire face aux conséquences de ses actions ou décisions. (fer fas o konsekans de se aksyon ou desisyon)

Phrases d'exemple

"After years of overspending, the country had to pay the piper."

"Après des années de dépenses excessives, le pays a dû faire face aux conséquences." (apre de zanee de depans exsesiv le pei a du fer fas o konsekans)

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