To incur negative consequences of one's deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice.
pay the price
To incur the negative consequences of (one’s own or someone else’s) ac…
take a hit
To suffer undesirable consequences, especially a decrease in reputatio…
fall victim
To suffer as a result of external circumstances or someone else's acti…
burn one's fingers
To harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.
reap the whirlwind
To suffer bad consequences for one's actions.
doomed if you do, doomed if you don't
A situation where either choice results in a negative outcome; dilemma…