Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.
I told you not to play the prank but you didn’t listen, now face the music.

Correct option is A

The correct meaning of the idiom "face the music" in the given sentence is "accept the blame".
· The idiom "face the music" is used to describe the action of accepting responsibility for one's actions or mistakes, especially when consequences are inevitable.
· Example: After messing up the presentation, John had to face the music when he met his boss.
· Other options:
· (b) put on earphones and (c) listen to the songs are literal interpretations and do not relate to accepting consequences.
· (d) sing popular songs is incorrect as it suggests a performance aspect unrelated to the context of accepting blame or consequences.