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accept the consequences
/əkˈsɛpt ðə ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/
take responsibility for outcomes
If you break the rules, you must accept the consequences.
This means you must face the results of your actions.
formal
To acknowledge and face the results of one's actions, whether positive or negative.
She made a mistake at work and accepted the consequences by apologizing and fixing the error.
She took responsibility for her actions and corrected the mistake.
He chose to skip studying and accepted the consequences when he failed the exam.
He understood that his choice led to a negative outcome.
This phrase emphasizes personal accountability and responsibility.
Collocations
face the consequencesto deal with the results of one's actionsdeal with the consequencesto handle the outcomes of a situation
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use this phrase in formal or serious discussions about responsibility. In casual settings, alternatives like 'deal with it' may be more common.
Gold Rule
Accountability
This phrase is often used to emphasize that actions have outcomes, and individuals must take responsibility for them.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'accept' (from Latin 'acceptare') and 'consequences' (from Latin 'consequens'), meaning 'following.' Together, it emphasizes taking ownership of outcomes.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in formal or serious contexts to emphasize accountability. It can apply to personal, professional, or legal situations.
Word Breakdown
accept
to receive or take something willingly
rootthe consequences
the results or effects of an action
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