Results & Consequences

to be brave and responsible enough to accept all the consequences of one's or others' unpleasant deeds

Even though it wasn't entirely his fault, he had to carry the can for the project's failure.

to face the consequences of one's behavior or actions

If you want quality work, you have to pay the piper for the expertise.

to have no option but to suffer or deal with the unfavorable effects of something, particularly one's deeds

I sure paid the penalty for staying up late when I fell asleep at my desk in the library.

the main and worst set of problems that are caused by someone or something

He claimed that the middle class would bear the brunt of the tax increase.

to accept the consequences of the things one has done

After a week of indulgence on vacation, we returned home to pay the fiddler with a pile of unpaid bills.

a very bad situation that is a result of the simultaneous occurrence of a series of unpleasant things

The financial crisis of 2008 was a perfect storm of risky lending, housing market collapse, and global economic instability.

a situation where something increases or gives rise to other things

The positive feedback from early customers created a snowball effect, attracting more clients to the business.

to assume someone responsible for something good that happened to one and be grateful to them

If this fix works, we'll have Nina to thank—it was entirely her idea.

the time when one faces the consequences of one's past deeds or mistakes

After years of embezzling money, he knew the day of reckoning would eventually arrive.

to begin to understand or realize something after a long period of ignorance or doubt

After years of denial, he finally saw the light and admitted his mistakes.

to experience significant and often negative results or expenses because of one's choices or actions

After buying that expensive car, he paid dearly for it when he struggled to make the monthly payments.

to cause the development of a particular idea or feeling

His inspirational book sowed the seeds of hope in the hearts of readers, encouraging them to pursue their dreams.