He was happy to see a raise in his pay packet.
pay packet
idiomThe amount a person earns from employment.
After working extra hours all month, she was disappointed to find that her pay packet was smaller than expected.
The union representatives argued that the current pay packet failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living in the city.
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catch a packet
To be fired upon.
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hell to pay
Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.
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hit pay dirt
To strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.
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pay a visit
To visit.
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pay attention
To attend; to be attentive; to focus one's attention.
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pay dividends
To bring about something good as a result of past effort or actions.
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pay heed
To give attention; to heed.
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pay homage to
to show honor or respect to; to honor; to do, make or pay obeisance to