pay the fiddler
To face the consequences of one's actions.
The three-day party had been a lot of fun, but now it was time to pay the fiddler.
pay
UK /peɪ/ US /peɪ/
verb 6noun 2adj 2name 2
Definitions
verb
1
To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
How much will the job pay?
he paid him to clean the place up
2
To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
she offered to pay the bill
he has paid his debt to society
3
To be profitable for.
It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.
4
To yield as a benefit.
to pay dividends or interest
5
To give (something else than money).
to pay attention
not paying me a welcome
noun
1
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays.
The skipper Mr. Cooke had hired at Far Harbor was a God-fearing man with a luke warm interest in his new billet and employer, and had only been prevailed upon to take charge of the yacht after the offer of an emolument equal to half a year's sea pay of an ensign in the navy.
2
A paying job; a paying concern.
"You can if you like. I'll drop in each day to see how she gets on." "Oh, will you? That's a relief. All the same, I wouldn't say she was a very good pay, if you spend too much time on her." "Oh, bad pays make up half a doctor's job."
adj
1
Operable or accessible on deposit of coins.
pay toilet
2
Pertaining to or requiring payment.
pay television
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