the devil to pay

US /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
UK /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
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큰일 날 거야, 엄청난 대가를 치르다

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.
그 꽃병을 깨면 큰일 날 거야.
She knew there would be the devil to pay if she didn't finish her report on time.
그녀는 보고서를 제시간에 끝내지 않으면 큰일 날 것이라는 것을 알았다.