pay the fiddler en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) 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.
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(idiomatic) To contribute in order to participate.
If you want to dance, you’ve got to pay the fiddler
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paying the fiddler | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| pays the fiddler | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| paid the fiddler | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| paid the fiddler | Tense=Past | lexicographic |