a saying meaning that the person who is paying for something has control over how the money is used. • Fred's father is paying his way through college, and wants to help him choose his courses. He says that he who pays the piper calls the tune. • The bride's parents should have a say in where the wedding is held since they're paying for it. He who pays the piper calls the tune.
He who pays the piper calls the tune.
The person who provides the money for something should control how it is spent
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v. phr. To suffer the results of being foolish; pay or suffer because of your foolish acts or wasting money. Bob had spent all his money and got into debt, so now he must pay the piper.Fred had a fight, broke a window, and quarreled with his counselor so now he must pay the fiddler. Compare: PACE THE MUSIC2. (From the proverb "He who dances must pay the piper (or the fiddler).")
An piper idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with piper, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
Cùng học tiếng anh với từ điển Từ đồng nghĩa, cách dùng từ tương tự, Thành ngữ, tục ngữ piper