pay the fiddler

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İngilizce - Türkçe
ödemeyi yapmak
İngilizce - İngilizce
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.

To contribute in order to participate

If you want to dance, you’ve got to pay the fiddler.

pay the fiddler