pay my dues

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Definition von pay my dues im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

pay one's dues
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization

He too championed the anti-apartheid cause, paid his dues, had his works banned.

pay one's dues
To outlay money which is owed as a membership fee or price of admission

The carrier to Casterbridge came up as Edward stepped into the road, and jumped down from the van to pay toll. . . . The carrier paid his dues.

pay dues
pay taxes, pay membership fees; pay debts
pay my dues

    Türkische aussprache

    pey may duz

    Aussprache

    /ˈpā ˈmī ˈdo͞oz/ /ˈpeɪ ˈmaɪ ˈduːz/

    Etymologie

    [ 'pA ] (verb.) 13th century. Middle English, from Old French paier, from Latin pacare to pacify, from pac-, pax peace.
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