take the consequences Definition

consequence
noun

1. Something that follows from, or is caused by, an action or set of circumstances.

Thesaurus: effect, result, outcome, end, upshot, aftermath, repercussion; Antonym: cause.
2. A conclusion reached from reasoning.
3. Importance or significance.

Example: of no consequence
Thesaurus: significance, importance, moment, portent, weight, value.

Idiom: in consequence (of)

As a result (of).

Idiom: take the consequences

To accept the (often unpleasant) results from one's decision or action.

Etymology: 14c: French, from Latin consequentia, from consequi to follow.