Meaning of pay the fiddler | Babel Free
Definitions
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To face the consequences of one's actions. idiomatic
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To contribute in order to participate. idiomatic
Examples
“The three-day party had been a lot of fun, but now it was time to pay the fiddler.”
“If you want to dance, you’ve got to pay the fiddler”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.