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11pay the piper — verb a) To pay expenses for something, and thus be in a position to be in control (i.e. to be able to call the tune). Those that pay the piper must command the tune. b) To pay a monetary debt or experience unfavorable consequences, especially… …
12Pay the Girl — Infobox musical artist Name = Pay the Girl Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Birth name = Alias = Born = Died = Origin = Cincinnati, Ohio Instrument = Voice type = Genre = Modern Rock Pop rock Occupation = Years active …
13pay the fiddler — verb a) To face the consequences of one’s actions. The three day party had been a lot of fun, but now it was time to pay the fiddler. b) To contribute in order to participate. If you want to dance, you’ve got to pay the fiddler <! This should… …
14pay the freight — verb a) To pay for the cost of transport. I dont want to pay the freight on the kind of conspicuous consumption that thrives on Mercedes or Jaguars. b) To bear the cost. Stores that were large enough to pay the freight hired their own in house… …
15pay the price — verb To incur the negative consequences of ones decision. Syn: pay the penalty, pay the piper …
16pay the penalty — verb To incur negative consequences of ones deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice. Syn: pay the price, pay the piper …
17To pay the piper — Pay Pay, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Paid}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Paying}.] [OE. paien, F. payer, fr. L. pacare to pacify, appease, fr. pax, pacis, peace. See {Peace}.] 1. To satisfy, or content; specifically, to satisfy (another person) for service rendered …
18pay the piper — phrasal to bear the cost of something …
19pay the bills — verb To provide enough income to sustain ones lifestyle. Being a dentist isnt so glamorous, but it pays the bills …
20Don't Pay the Ferryman — Single by Chris de Burgh from the album The Getaway Released 1982 Genre Rock …
