the devil to pay
US /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
UK /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
1.
el diablo a pagar, graves problemas
serious trouble or severe consequences to face as a result of an action
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If you break that vase, there will be the devil to pay.
Si rompes ese jarrón, habrá el diablo a pagar.
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She knew there would be the devil to pay if she didn't finish her report on time.
Sabía que habría el diablo a pagar si no terminaba su informe a tiempo.