You’ve made your bed and you must lie in/on it

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Consequence Focus

This phrase emphasizes responsibility for one's choices, often with a hint of disapproval or a tough-love attitude.

She chose to drop out of school; now she’s made her bed and must lie in it.

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Irreversible Actions

It suggests that the situation is the direct outcome of one's actions, and it's too late to change it now.

You decided not to study; you’ve made your bed, now lie in it during the test.

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No Sympathy

There's usually no sympathy for the person; it implies they must accept the situation without expecting help.

You ignored the deadline, so you’ve made your bed and now you must lie in it.