Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
He copied in the exam, and now he has to FACE THE MUSIC.

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To face the music is to accept blame or punishment for what you did.

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Listening to a song takes the words literally.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.He copied in the exam, and now he has to FACE THE MUSIC.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
He copied in the exam, and now he has to FACE THE MUSIC.