pagar las consecuencias

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pagar las consecuencias
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(to suffer repercussions)
a. to pay the price
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
El que sea responsable por esto va a pagar las consecuencias.Whoever is responsible for this is going to pay the price.
b. to pay the consequences
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Más adelante en la vida, pagaría las consecuencias de consumir drogas a una edad temprana.Later in life, he would pay the consequences for doing drugs at an early age.
c. to face the consequences
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Si te agarran robando, tendrás que pagar las consecuencias.If you get caught stealing, you're going to have to face the consequences.
d. to suffer the consequences
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Anoche bebí demasiado y ahora estoy pagando las consecuencias.I drank too much last night and now I'm suffering the consequences.
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