Идиомы английского языка на букву "p"
pay for (something)
- платить деньги за что-либо
Example:
I paid a lot of money for my new dress.
pay homage to (someone)
- уважать, чтить, оказывать внимание
Example:
The entire company paid homage to their boss.
pay in advance
- платить заранее, (предоплата)
Example:
I registered at the hotel and paid in advance for a single room.
pay lip service to (something)
- признавать что-либо только на словах, не искренне уверять
Example:
Alec only pays lip service to that principle.
pay off
- принести хороший доход, оправдать расходы
Example:
They hope that this particular research will pay off commercially.
pay off (something)
- расплатиться с долгами
Example:
Lorna had serious intentions to pay off every debt.
pay one's debt to society
- заплатить долг обществу (сидеть в тюрьме за преступление)
Example:
The woman spent a few years in prison, paying her debt to society.
pay one's dues
- завоевать право (путём усердной работы))
Example:
Sam has paid his dues; he has earned his position through hard work.
pay one's last respects
- придти на чьи-либо похороны
Example:
A lot of people came to pay their last respects to the famous actor.
pay one's own way
- оплатить расходы самому
Example:
In order to pay my own way during college, I had to get a loan in the bank.
