Synonyms for pay the piper


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pahy-per
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpaɪ pər

Top 10 synonyms for pay the piper Other synonyms for the word pay the piper

Définition of pay the piper

Origin :
  • Old English pipere, agent noun from pipe (v.). As a kind of fish, from c.1600. Expression pay the piper recorded from 1680s.
  • As in bite the bullet : verb endure pain bravely
  • As in face the music : verb accept the consequences
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