He had to carry his cross and face the consequences of his actions.
Ему пришлось нести свой крест и столкнуться с последствиями своих действий.
Definitionen
To endure suffering, hardship, or a difficult burden, often on behalf of someone else or as a result of one's own circumstances; the phrase alludes to the biblical story of Jesus carrying his cross before his crucifixion, symbolizing the acceptance of personal trials or sacrifices.