face the music meaning in Hindi

face the music in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the phrase/idiom.
   When Jane realised that she had made a serious mistake at work, she knew she had to face the ______and take responsibility for her actions.

   A​musicBfunCbandDmirror
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) ​music

   Correct answer: music
   Explanation:
   The complete idiom is "face the music," which means to accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions or to take responsibility for a mistake.
   Let’s review the options:
   • Music – ✅ Correct; part of the idiom “face the music”
   • Fun – ❌ incorrect; doesn’t form any known idiom here
   • Band – ❌ not related to the expression
   • Mirror – ❌ “face the mirror” exists but has a different, more reflective or literal meaning
   So, the correct phrase is "face the music", meaning to accept the consequences.

2. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the idiom that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the given sentence meaningfully.
   The negotiations reached a point where both parties had to (confront the consequences of their actions) and make tough decisions.

   Aface the musicBbreak a legCget cold feetDcut corners
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) face the music

   Answer: a) face the music
   Explanation:
   The phrase "face the music" means to accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions (अपने किए गए कामों के बुरे नतीजों का सामना करना) — exactly what is described in the bracketed segment.
   • Break a leg = to wish someone good luck (शुभकामनाएं देना)
   • Get cold feet = to suddenly become nervous or back out (घबराना और पीछे हट जाना)
   • Cut corners = to do something cheaply or quickly by sacrificing quality (काम में कटौती करना)
   Only "face the music" fits the meaning of "confront the consequences of their actions".

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) Idioms & Phrases

   Select the correct idiom to fill in the blank:
   Despite many warnings, Rohan invested all his savings in the fake scheme and finally had to ______.

   Aface the musicBspill the beansCtake French leaveDcall it a day
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) face the music

   Meaning: face the music = to accept the unpleasant consequences of one's own actions *(अपने किए का फल भुगतना)*.
   
   The clue in the sentence.
   Despite many warnings + fake scheme — he ignored advice, lost his savings, and had to bear the result.
   
   Origin.
   Often traced to a performer stepping out to face the orchestra pit and audience, or to a disgraced soldier drummed out of his regiment to music.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B spill the beans = to reveal a secret *(भेद खोल देना)* — nothing is being disclosed.
   #B take French leave = to leave without permission *(बिना अनुमति के चले जाना)* — unrelated to a loss.
   #B call it a day = to stop working for now *(काम बंद करना)* — does not express suffering

4. SSC CPO 2018 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
   I told you not to play the prank but you didn’t listen, now f̲a̲c̲e̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲m̲u̲s̲i̲c̲.̲

   Aput on earphonesBsing popular songsCaccept the blameDlisten to the songs
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) accept the blame

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (accept the blame)
   Type: Idiom
   "face the music" = to accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions (अपने किए का परिणाम भुगतना).
   Why the others are wrong
   • earphones / sing songs / listen to songs – too literal; not "accept consequences".

5. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   To face the music

   ABeing challenged to a music competitionBBarring the entire audiences view at a concertCTo bear the negative consequences of wrongful actionsDNot knowing the real chords in music
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To bear the negative consequences of wrongful actions

   Answer: c) To bear the negative consequences of wrongful actions
   Solution:
   • The idiom "to face the music" means to accept and deal with the punishment or consequences of one’s actions, especially when they are unpleasant or deserved.
   • It has nothing to do with actual music.
   • The other options are either literal or unrelated to the idiomatic meaning.
   to face the music – to accept punishment or criticism – अपने किए की सज़ा भुगतना / परिणाम झेलना
   consequences – results of actions – परिणाम
   wrongful actions – bad or incorrect deeds – ग़लत काम

6. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Face the music

   ATo be cheated by someone you trustBTo accept punishment for some mistake which you have doneCTo work every possible way to succeedDTo have the problems with money
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) To accept punishment for some mistake which you have done

   The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "Face the music" is: To accept punishment for some mistake which you have done.

Examples

• “After the project failed, he had to face the music in front of the board.”

face the music – questions

What is the meaning of face the music in Hindi?

face the music means “परिणाम भुगतना” in Hindi. In English: To accept criticism or punishment for one's actions

What are the synonyms of face the music?

Synonyms of face the music: accept consequences, own up, take responsibility, bear the brunt.

What is the opposite of face the music?

Antonyms of face the music: run away, evade responsibility.

Has face the music been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – face the music has been asked 9 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CPO 2018 T-2.

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