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pay way

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pay someone's way

to pay the costs (of something) for a person. My aunt is going to pay my way to Florida—only if I take her with me!

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pay your way

to pay for all your expenses The army paid my way through medical school.

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pay your way

if someone pays their way, they pay for all the things they have or use We've always paid our own way and never taken a penny from the state.

See give lip service to

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pay (one's) way

To contribute one's own share; pay for oneself.

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