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to pay the price
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to have no option but to suffer or deal with the unfavorable effects of something, particularly one's deeds
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "pay the price" and when to use it?
The idiom "pay the price" is used to convey the idea that one must face the consequences or suffer the negative outcome resulting from their actions or decisions. The origin of this expression is linked to the concept that certain actions or choices may entail a cost or penalty that one must bear.
Examples
I sure paid the penalty for staying up late when I fell asleep at my desk in the library.
If you get caught cheating on your exam, you'll have to pay the penalty — which could include expulsion.
