Pay Your Dues

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Antonyms of pay your dues

Collocations of pay your dues

hard work
Frequency: 80 %

Success in this field requires years of hard work.

respect
Frequency: 70 %

He earned the respect of his colleagues by paying his dues.

dedication
Frequency: 65 %

Her dedication to the company paid off when she was promoted.

sacrifice
Frequency: 60 %

Many athletes have to make sacrifices in order to pay their dues.

perseverance
Frequency: 55 %

Through perseverance, he was able to pay his dues and achieve his goals.

Idiomatic Expressions for pay your dues

  • Phrase: It's time to pay your dues
    Meaning: To face the consequences or responsibilities of one's actions.
    Usage: After causing trouble for so long, it's time for him to pay his dues.