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pay the freight

idiom
Meaning

To bear the cost.


Examples
SIMPLE

We need someone to pay the freight for this project.

CONTEXTUAL

The company agreed to pay the freight for the new equipment, so we can finally start the installation.

COMPLEX

While the local government provided the land, the private investors were ultimately required to pay the freight for the entire construction process.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    hell to pay

    Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.

  2. 02

    hit pay dirt

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

  3. 03

    pay a visit

    To visit.

  4. 04

    pay attention

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

  5. 05

    pay dividends

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

  6. 06

    pay heed

    To give attention; to heed.

  7. 07

    pay homage to

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

  8. 08

    pay off old scores

    To settle old grudges by taking revenge.

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