the devil to pay

US /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
UK /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
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masalah besar, konsekuensi serius

serious trouble or severe consequences to face as a result of an action

:
If you break that vase, there will be the devil to pay.
Jika kamu memecahkan vas itu, akan ada masalah besar.
She knew there would be the devil to pay if she didn't finish her report on time.
Dia tahu akan ada masalah besar jika dia tidak menyelesaikan laporannya tepat waktu.