pay own way



pay one's own way

to pay for one's own transportation, entrance fees, tickets, room, board, etc. I wanted to go to Florida this spring, but my parents say I have to pay my own way.
See also: own, pay, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gobind-Indian (Sikh), Hindi
Nanuk-Native American, Inuit
Kajetankah-YE-tahnPolish
Abishaiə-BISH-ie (English)Biblical
Babatunde-Western African, Yoruba
Jeong-Hojung-hoKorean