Many people choose to pay the rent to support local Indigenous communities.
pay the rent
idiomTo provide reparation or compensation to Indigenous Australians based on the claim that the country is theirs.
She decided to pay the rent as a practical way to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land.
By choosing to pay the rent, the organization seeks to address historical injustices and provide tangible support to the First Nations people whose land they occupy.
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Duke of Kent
[Cockney slang]rent
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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