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Take Your Medicine

The idiom "take your medicine" means to accept the consequences of your actions, even if they are unpleasant or difficult. It is often used to encourage someone to face the consequences of their mistakes or bad behavior.

For example, if someone has been caught cheating on a test, their teacher might say, "You need to take your medicine and accept the consequences of your actions." This means that the person must face the punishment for cheating, such as failing the test or receiving a lower grade.

Another example is if someone has been procrastinating on a project and now has to work extra hard to finish it on time. A friend might say, "You should take your medicine and work hard to finish the project on time." This means that the person needs to accept the consequences of their procrastination and work hard to complete the project.

In general, "take your medicine" is a way of saying that you need to face the consequences of your actions, even if it is difficult or unpleasant.


The usage of the idiom 'Take Your Medicine' in a sentence

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