What does the idiom 'Face the music' mean?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The idiom "Face the music" means to accept and deal with the unpleasant consequences of your actions or a difficult situation.
Definition: To face criticism, punishment, or the reality of a situation you have caused, rather than avoiding it.
Example: "After breaking the window, he knew he would have to face the music when his parents got home."
Origin Theories: While the exact origin is debated, it is often linked to actors facing the orchestra pit (the "music") despite stage fright, or disgraced soldiers being "drummed out" of the service while forced to face the band.
Option (2) is the correct answer.