Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pay-a-price
idiom
/peɪ ə praɪs/
Definition
To experience the consequences of one’s actions, often in a negative sense.
Examples
- If you decide to skip class, you might have to pay a price in your grades.
- They always wanted to travel, but they knew they would have to pay a price in terms of time and money.
- Choosing to ignore the warnings felt tempting, but they realized they would eventually pay a price for their recklessness.
Meaning
This phrase implies that if you make a choice or take an action, you may have to deal with the negative results associated with that decision.
Synonyms
- face consequences
- suffer repercussions
- deal with the fallout
