Face The Music Edit Meaning

1.

Dates back to 1850, but the exact origin is unknown. One theory is that it comes from the theater world, where musicians were in a pit in front of the stage, so "to face the music" was to turn towards the audience. Another theory says it comes from a Civil War military ceremony where an officer that is about to be cashiered is literally drummed out.

Come out and face the music. I know what you've been doing to my socks.

See come out, come on, fess up

2.

to receive the rebuke that one is due for

Everyone who does something contoversial has to face the music eventually.

See fess up