Pay the piper meaning
What does the saying 'Pay the piper' mean?
Idiom: Pay the piper
Meaning:
When you pay the piper, you have to accept the consequences of something that you have done wrong or badly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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