face the consequences — accept the result of your actions
collocationB2IELTS 5.5+neutralcommon
to deal with the negative results of something you have done, especially when you cannot avoid them.
Say it like a native
Textbook He must bear the repercussions of his conduct.
Native He has to face the consequences.
'Bear the repercussions of his conduct' is formal; 'face the consequences' is the everyday phrase.
Pattern: face the consequences (of something)
In use
- If you break the rules, you have to face the consequences.daily life
- In my opinion, people who damage public property should face the consequences of their actions to set a good example for others.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ You will face to the consequences.
✓ You will face the consequences.
'Face the consequences' — no 'to'.
Common collocations
face the consequences— of, serious, the, live with
Don't confuse it
Different from 'avoid the consequences,' which means not having to deal with the results.