pay the fiddler
pay the fiddler verb: to face the consequences of one's actions.
Verb
pay the fiddler (third-person singular simple present pays the fiddler, present participle paying the fiddler, simple past and past participle paid the fiddler)
- To face the consequences of one's actions.
- The three-day party had been a lot of fun, but now it was time to pay the fiddler.
- To contribute in order to participate.
- If you want to dance, you’ve got to pay the fiddler
Synonyms of pay the fiddler
Forms of pay the fiddler
| third-person singular present | pays the fiddler |
|---|---|
| present participle | paying the fiddler |
| past participle | paid the fiddler |
| past | paid the fiddler |
Questions about pay the fiddler
- What does pay the fiddler mean?
- Pay the fiddler means to face the consequences of one's actions.
- What part of speech is pay the fiddler?
- Pay the fiddler is a verb.
- What is the past tense of pay the fiddler?
- The past tense of pay the fiddler is paid the fiddler.
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