deal with the consequences

/diːl wɪð ðə ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/
accept responsibility for outcomes

If you make poor decisions, you must deal with the consequences.

This means you must accept and handle the results of your actions.


general

To accept and handle the results or outcomes of one's actions or decisions.

She chose to skip studying and now must deal with the consequences of failing the exam.

She must accept the negative outcome of her decision to not study.

The company ignored safety regulations and is now dealing with the consequences of lawsuits.

The company must face the legal and financial results of its negligence.

This phrase emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability.

Collocations

face the consequencesaccept the results of one's actionsaccept the consequencesacknowledge and handle the outcomes

Related Phrases

face the musicidiom
accept criticism or punishment
reap what you sowproverb
experience the results of one's actions

Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use this phrase when discussing personal responsibility or the outcomes of decisions.

Gold Rule

Accountability

This phrase emphasizes that actions have outcomes, and individuals must accept them.

Word Origin

The phrase combines the verb 'deal with' (to handle or manage) and 'consequences' (results or outcomes), emphasizing personal accountability.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to discuss responsibility, accountability, and the results of actions or decisions.

Word Breakdown

deal with
to handle or manage
verb phrase
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the consequences
the results or outcomes of actions
noun phrase
English Dictionary