pay a visit

flying visit

A very short visit.

hell to pay

Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.

hit pay dirt

To strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.

pay attention

To attend; to be attentive; to focus one's attention.

pay dividends

To bring about something good as a result of past effort or actions.

pay heed

To give attention; to heed.

pay homage to

to show honor or respect to; to honor; to do, make or pay obeisance to

pay off old scores

To settle old grudges by taking revenge.