BBC classical music quiz chaired by Joseph Cooper from 1966 (4,3,5)

I believe the answer is:

face the music

(Other definitions for face the music that I've seen before include "Take responsibility" , "Conductor" , "brave encounter" , "Prepare to accept the consequences" , "Brave a difficult situation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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