the devil to pay
US /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
UK /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/

1.
o diabo a pagar, grandes 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.
Se você quebrar aquele vaso, haverá o diabo a pagar.
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She knew there would be the devil to pay if she didn't finish her report on time.
Ela sabia que haveria o diabo a pagar se não terminasse o relatório a tempo.