Select the idiom that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the given sentence meaningfully.
The negotiations reached a point where both parties had to (confront the consequences of their actions) and make tough decisions.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. face the music.
Correct Idiom: Face the music
Meaning: To accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example: After cheating in the exam, he had to face the music when the teacher caught him.
Meanings of the other idioms
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Break a leg: A way of wishing someone good luck.
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Get cold feet: To become nervous and back out of a plan.
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Cut corners: To do something in a cheap or careless way.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.