Meaning of 'Pay your dues'
What does the saying 'Pay your dues' mean?
Idiom: Pay your dues
Meaning:
If you have paid your dues, you have had your own struggles and earned your place or position.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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