How to pronounce “pay the penalty”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic) To incur negative consequences of one's deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pay,‎ the,‎ penalty.

Practice Nearby Words

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