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Hi Neil, how are you?
You're looking quite proud of yourself.
Yeah, I'm great, thanks.
You know, I managed to finish off my part of the script of our drama.
You know, the BBC Learning English Christmas drama.
Oh great.
And did you remember to book the band for tomorrow's recording?
The big boss is coming, you know, he's really looking forward to it.
Oh no, I forgot.
I knew there was something else I was supposed to do.
Now I'm really going to have to face the music.
Face the music?
How can you face the music if you haven't booked a band?
I thought you knew this expression.
Lee.
To face the music is another way of saying you have to accept the consequences of your mistakes.
Oh, I see.