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What does "it pays the bills" mean?
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Old 28-Aug-2009, 06:34
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Dear Rita:

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Originally Posted by Rita Lee View Post
What does "it pays the bills" mean?
Unless there is some special context, it means 'by means of this, I am able to earn a living.'

'I don't much enjoy my job as a coal miner/pole dancer/bear wrestler/etc., but it pays the bills.'

I hope this is helpful,

Petra
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