Phrasal Verbs With 'Pay Back'

Pay back

Meaning:

Repay money borrowed

Example:

I PAID BACK the twenty pounds I'd borrowed.

Notes:

• Separable [optional]
• International English

Pay back

Meaning:

Take revenge on

Example:

I'm going to PAY him BACK for that insult.

Notes:

• Separable [obligatory]
• International English

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