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pay it forwardPerforming a selfless act of kindness (normally for a random stranger) after having been the beneficiary of such an act oneself - the mentality behind which is to make kindness contagious such that it multiplies exponentiallyRate it:

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pay offyield good results; succeed.Rate it:

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pay offTo bribe, especially to deter oversight.Rate it:

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pay offTo become worthwhile after a lapse.Rate it:

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pay one's debt to societyTo serve time in prison or a similar correctional facility.Rate it:

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pay one's duesTo acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.Rate it:

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pay one's duesTo outlay money which is owed as a membership fee or price of admission.Rate it:

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pay outTo distribute money; to disburse.Rate it:

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pay outTo repay, take revenge.Rate it:

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pay outTo slacken a rope by lengthening it; to allow a rope to run out.Rate it:

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pay packetA sealed envelope containing a person's wages.Rate it:

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pay packetthe amount a person earns from employment.Rate it:

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pay the billsTo provide enough income to sustain one's lifestyle.Rate it:

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pay the fiddlerTo contribute in order to participate.Rate it:

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pay the fiddlerTo face the consequences of one’s actions..Rate it:

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pay the freightTo bear the cost.Rate it:

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pay the freightTo pay for the cost of transport.Rate it:

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pay the piperTo pay a monetary debt or experience unfavorable consequences, especially when the payment or consequences are inevitable in spite of attempts to avoid them.Rate it:

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pay the rentTo provide enough income to afford a place to liveRate it:

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pay through the noseTo pay a high price, especially an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner.Rate it:

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Pay Through the NoseTo pay high price for somethingRate it:

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pay towardsTo subsidize; to contribute to paying part of the cost of; to contribute to.Rate it:

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pay upTo pay for something in total, after a certain amount of time after receiving a purchase.Rate it:

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payer argent comptantTo pay ready money; To pay in hard cash.Rate it:

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payer en bonnes espèces sonnantes (et trébuchantes)To pay in hard cash.Rate it:

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payer la folle enchèreTo pay for one’s rashness, for one’s folly.Rate it:

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payer les pots cassésTo stand the racket; To pay the damage; To face the music.Rate it:

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payer les violonsTo pay the piper.Rate it:

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payer son écotTo pay one’s share (scot).Rate it:

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pecuniam numerare alicui (Att. 16. 16)to pay cash.Rate it:

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pecuniam solvereto pay money.Rate it:

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pick upTo pay for.Rate it:

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pick up the tabTo accept a charge and pay for it, especially at a bar or restaurant.Rate it:

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pick up what someone is putting downTo understand, pay attention to, or learn from what someone says or does.Rate it:

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point d'argent, point de suisseNo money, no Swiss; No pay, no piper.Rate it:

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pony upTo pay (usually a bill, debt or due).Rate it:

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pony up!Fulfill your promise, pay your dues, PITCH-IN, help-out, toss-in a few sheckels;Rate it:

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put downTo pay an initial amount of money on a large purchase.Rate it:

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put-up or shut up!Agree to pay-up, agree fully and forthwith to cooperate, join, invest oneself or funds or chattels.Rate it:

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qui a terme ne doit rienNo one is obliged to pay before a debt is due.Rate it:

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quit your day dreaming!Pay Attention To What YOU Are Doing!Rate it:

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read someone's lipsTo pay close attention (often imperative).Rate it:

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reckon forTo answer for; to pay the account for.Rate it:

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rede wenig, rede wahr trinke mäßig und zahll bar.One should speak not too much and should say true and even drinking a lot should ever pay cash.Rate it:

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rendre gorgeTo have to pay back money unjustly acquired; To disgorge one’s ill-gotten gains.Rate it:

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right to workThe prohibition of union security agreements or closed shops; the prohibition of the requirement that those who take on work in a unionised shop join the union or pay it for representing them.Rate it:

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rob peter to pay paulTo solve a problem in a way that makes another problem worse.Rate it:

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serve outTo pay back; to have one's revenge on.Rate it:

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settle upto pay what one owesRate it:

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shell outTo pay money; especially, to pay a great deal of money.Rate it:

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