pay one’s dues to society

pay one’s dues (to society)

tv. to serve a prison or jail sentence. I served ten years in prison. I’ve paid my dues to society. The matter is settled.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Esben	-	Danish, Norwegian
LÉOnne	-	French
Moreen	maw-REEN, MAWR-een	Irish, English
Penka	-	Bulgarian
Arrington	['æriŋtən]
Goldie	['gəuldi:]