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.
See also: due, pay, society

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CailinKAY-linEnglish (Rare)
Cam (2)KAMEnglish
CariKER-ee, KAR-eeEnglish
FevzİYe-Turkish
Yilmazyil-MAHZTurkish
Wystan-English (Rare)