have to.
) •If John cannot behave properly, he'll have to answer to me.
•The car thief will have to answer to the judge.
2. Fig. [in the hierarchy of the workplace] to be under the supervision of someone; to report to someone. (See also report to (someone or something).) •You will answer directly to Mr. Wright.
•I answer only to the boss.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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