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Christianity helps us face the music even when we don't like the tune.
Phillips Brooks

Meaning of "face the music" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FACE THE MUSIC

face the music play
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FACE THE MUSIC

face as long as a fiddle
face card
face cloth
face cream
face down
face flannel
face flies
face guard
face mask
face out
face pack
face painting
face powder
face recognition
face time
face to face
face up to
face validity
face value
face-ache

WORDS THAT END LIKE FACE THE MUSIC

art music
background music
chamber music
classical music
country music
dance music
electronic music
folk music
gospel music
House music
music
piano music
pop music
popular music
rap music
rock music
sheet music
soul music
swing music
theme music
world music

Synonyms and antonyms of face the music in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «face the music» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FACE THE MUSIC

Find out the translation of face the music to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of face the music from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «face the music» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

面对音乐
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

frente a la música
570 millions of speakers

English

face the music
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संगीत का सामना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مواجهة الموسيقى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

столкнуться с музыкой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

encarar a música
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সঙ্গীত মুখোমুখি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

affronter la tempête
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berhadapan dengan muzik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Face the Music
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

音楽に直面する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

음악 대향
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngadhepi musik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phải đối mặt với âm nhạc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இசை முகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

संगीत तोंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Müziğe bakmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

affrontare coraggiosamente una situazione difficile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zmierzyć się z muzyką
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зіткнутися з музикою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

se confruntă cu muzica
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιμετωπίζουν τη μουσική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

in die gesig staar die musiek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

möta musiken
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

møte musikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of face the music

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FACE THE MUSIC»

The term «face the music» is regularly used and occupies the 77.923 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FACE THE MUSIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about face the music

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2 QUOTES WITH «FACE THE MUSIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word face the music.
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Phillips Brooks
Christianity helps us face the music even when we don't like the tune.
2
Marc Faber
The entire political elite has mismanaged the Indian economy for the last 50 years. You cannot solve a crisis that is borne as a symptom of mismanagement in just five minutes or in a week. It will involve significant sacrifices and pain, and I doubt that in India there is the political will to face the music.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FACE THE MUSIC»

Discover the use of face the music in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to face the music and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Face the Music: A Life Exposed
Taking readers through the series of events that led to the founding of KISS, the personal relationships that helped shape his life, and the turbulent dynamics among his bandmates over the past forty years, this book leaves no one ...
Paul Stanley, 2014
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Face the Music
In this book, perhaps more than the others in the Diary series, Chloe begins to grasp what sort of ministry (not just a music career) that God is calling her to. As an author, I travel a similar road.
Melody Carlson, 2009
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Face the Music
For use in schools and libraries only. When Hannah Montana, a.k.a.
‎2007
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Face the Music
Collects the adventures of teenager Miley Stewart, also known as the singing sensation Hannah Montana, as she handles family, friendship, and dealing with fame.
Beth Beechwood, 2009
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Face the Music
Zack Fluett was living the rock star dream until one fateful night at the Grammys when he broke his hand on his lead singer's nose and began a long downward spiral.
Joe Anderson, 2013
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Face the Music
When a teacher's stolen purse is found in his locker, Willie has to serve detention until he and his friends can find out who is really responsible.
Paul Buchanan, Rod Randall, 2000
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Face the Music and Dance
Brian Walker, Ph.D. CHAPTER 2: FRANCOISE The Junior doctors, getting the worst of it, were now in full retreat, and the intoxicated Cavities charged en masse after them. A few metres further on, in true Battle of Hastings style, the medics ...
Brian Walker, Ph.D., 2011
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Let's face the music: the golden age of popular song
Recounts the lives and times of the men who created the songs from the classic American musicals, such as the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Lerner and Loewe, and Irving Berlin
Benny Green, 1989
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CMJ New Music Report
PROFILE: FACE THE MUSIC Section by Curtis Hawkins ... As a music marketer, I called Face The Music in Eugene many times and spoke with Bob, Bill and Karl on several occasions. We talked about the products I was hired to hawk as well ...
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Billboard
BY CRAIG ROSEN LOS ANGELES— With "Face The Music" set for release Jan. 25, Columbia Records and NKOTB are hopeful that the music of the one-time teen stars known as New Kids On The Block will be accepted on its on own merits, ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FACE THE MUSIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term face the music is used in the context of the following news items.
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Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC's THE MUSIC MAN …
... to skip town go awry when he meets his match, Marian the librarian, whose savvy sweetness may just convince him to finally face the music. «Broadway World, Jul 15»
2
Somizi to debut as Idols SA judge
The lucky few who receive a precious Golden Ticket will then face the music again at Idols SA's gruelling Theatre Week before the Top 16 will ... «Citizen, Jul 15»
3
Kim Kardashian and Kourtney take Penelope to Disneyland for her …
People magazine quoted a source as revealing that the 32-year-old is unwilling to face the music after being photographed getting cozy with a ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Former JLP MP, NSWMA head joins PNP
Gordon-Webley said she was also aware that her decision would draw some backlash, but she was prepared to face the music. "I am aware ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
5
Vic Music Lovers Campaign To Change State Number Plate To 'The …
Venue owner and booker James Young and writer Kaye Blum first met at the 2014 Face The Music Conference in Melbourne where Young ... «theMusic, Jul 15»
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Victorians Want Their State's Live Music Credentials Recognised In …
... James Young and writer Kaye Blum first hatched the idea when they met at the 2014 Face The Music Conference in Melbourne (naturally). «Music Feeds, Jul 15»
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Daly Cherry-Evans prepares to face the music at the Titans
Daly Cherry-Evans barely broke a sweat as Manly dismantled Cronulla at Brookvale Oval yesterday. Only days after being dumped from the ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
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WORD FROM DR M IS OUT: NO SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR NAJIB …
WORD FROM DR M IS OUT: NO SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR NAJIB, HE MUST FACE THE MUSIC. Written by Mahathir Mohamad. font size ... «Malaysia Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Dodgy VET trainers to face the music
A $9 million blitz on low-quality training providers has been announced as the first step towards restoring confidence in the State's vocational ... «PS News, Jun 15»
10
KVs face the music for low board result | Ahmedabad NYOOOZ
This year, on an average a 5 per cent fall in results has been observed. As per a highly-placed source, three KVs in Shahibaug, Chandkheda ... «NYOOOZ, Jun 15»

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