the devil to pay
US /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
UK /ðə ˈdɛvəl tə peɪ/
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大麻煩, 嚴重後果
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.
如果你打破那個花瓶，就會有大麻煩。
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She knew there would be the devil to pay if she didn't finish her report on time.
她知道如果她不按時完成報告，就會有大麻煩。