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British pronunciation/pˈeɪ wˈɒnz ˈəʊn wˈeɪ/
American pronunciation/pˈeɪ wˈʌnz ˈoʊn wˈeɪ/
to pay one's (own) way
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to pay for one's expenses and not need financial support from others

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What is the origin of the idiom "pay one's way" and when to use it?

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The idiom "pay one's way" originated from the world of travel and transportation. It is used to describe the act of financially supporting oneself or covering one's expenses without relying on others for financial assistance.

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