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Mieszko Powroznik Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

The difference in meaning

Hi,

What is the difference between pay the piper and face the music - both in meaning and register. Thaks in advace
  

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The 'register' is the same; they are both neutral idioms. 'Pay the piper' is to bear or suffer the consequences; 'face the music' is to meet or accept the consequences.

— Mister Micawber

  • The 'register' is the same; they are both neutral idioms.
  • 'Pay the piper' is to bear or suffer the consequences; 'face the music' is to meet or accept the consequences.
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The 'register' is the same; they are both neutral idioms. 'Pay the piper' is to bear or suffer the consequences; 'face the music' is to meet or accept the consequences.
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This use of register is new to me. Meaning, please?
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PhilipThis use of register is new to me. Meaning, please?

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CJ
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