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Definition & Bedeutung von "pay dearly"

to pay dearly
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to experience significant and often negative results or expenses because of one's choices or actions

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What is the origin of the idiom "pay dearly" and when to use it?

The idiom "pay dearly" likely originated in the 14th century. The phrase "dearly" comes from the Old English word "deor," which means "dear" or "beloved." This expression is used to convey the idea that someone who does something wrong or foolish might have to pay a high price, either physically, emotionally, or financially, for their actions.

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Neglecting regular maintenance led to her paying dearly for the costly repair bills on her home.
His reckless actions will make him pay dearly in court.
After buying that expensive car, he paid dearly for it when he struggled to make the monthly payments.
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Neglecting regular maintenance led to her paying dearly for the costly repair bills on her home.
His reckless actions will make him pay dearly in court.
After buying that expensive car, he paid dearly for it when he struggled to make the monthly payments.
The company's failure to meet quality standards resulted in paying dearly through fines and customer loss.
Choosing to stay up late to study caused her to pay dearly the next day with exhaustion.
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