If you break the rules, you will pay the price.
pay the price
idiomTo incur the negative consequences of (one’s own or someone else’s) actions or decisions.
He ignored his doctor's advice for years and is now paying the price with his health.
The company ignored the early warning signs of the market crash and eventually paid the price through a total loss of investor confidence.
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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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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