pay up

as in to pay
to give what is owed for for once our bills are all paid up

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Verb
  • A lot of users paid to have their dresses professionally preserved.
    Hannah Pittard, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • Businesses would pay the tax (including self-employed), but regular employees would face no direct taxes at all.
    Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • The work paid off, as chassis No. 100913 has subsequently garnered class wins at the Amelia Island, Radnor Hunt, and Hilton Head concours—all in 2021—along with the 2024 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance and this year’s ModaMiami.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
  • If Jackson can stay steady (and healthy), the Panthers’ double-down bet will pay off.
    Mike Kaye July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Japanese government officials have met with their U.S. counterparts seven times since Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's initial meeting with Trump at the White House in February, the Japanese government official said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2025
  • Choose a protein powder that will meet your specific needs.
    Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
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“Pay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20up. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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