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pay the piper 

To pay a price that you deem high or unfair, but failing to pay the price often results in dire consequences.

Based on the story of the Pied Piper, who removed the rats from a town, and when not paid, he took their children instead!
Don't you know the Mafia collects protection here? If you want to run a business in this town, you have to pay the piper.
pay the piper by RobbyPants June 21, 2007

pay the piper 

1) To get what's coming to you (i.e. get your comeuppance).
You thought you could get away with ripping me off that time. Well, now it's time to pay the piper.
pay the piper by TheKoW January 12, 2008

Pay The Piper 

bear the consequences of an action or activity that one has enjoyed.
The submissive princess will have to pay the piper with spankings for her disobedience to her master.
Pay The Piper by MaddamEve July 31, 2018

Pay the piper 

A statement one makes when collecting money won in a wager or bet of any kind. A reference to The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Godwin: I got 5 bucks you don't make this shot.

Jep: I will take that bet. *misses his shot*

Godwin: Pay the piper son.

pay the piper 

If a man takes a skank out for a meal and spends alot of money on her. even if she doesnt find the man attractive, she will still have sex with him after the meal. With the hope he will spend money on her again. This is to pay the piper.
"i had to pay the piper last night coz he took me to that japanese resturant"
pay the piper by Pete Kinner December 7, 2007

Pay The Piper 

Bear the consequences of an action or activity that one has enjoyed.
When you call somebody "Dude" after they warn you not to and then they shove their entire fist up your asshole.

You had to pay the piper