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Definition of Pay the piper
1. Verb. (idiomatic) To pay expenses for something, and thus be in a position to be in control (i.e. to be able to call the tune). ¹
2. Verb. (idiomatic) To pay a monetary debt or experience unfavorable consequences, especially when the payment or consequences are inevitable in spite of attempts to avoid them. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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