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Meaning of pay the fiddler | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To face the consequences of one's actions.
    idiomatic
  2. 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.
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See also

pay the freight pay the penalty pay the piper pay the price pay the rent pay the ultimate price

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