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pay off

UK/ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ US/ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ fairly common informal

verb

1.

yield a profit or result

  • “His efforts finally paid off”
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2.

eliminate by paying off (debts)

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3.

pay off (loans or promissory notes)

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4.

do or give something to somebody in return

  • “Does she pay you for the work you are doing?”
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6.

take vengeance on or get even

  • “We”
  • “;”
  • “ll fix him good!”
  • “This time I got him”
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Origin

Deverbal from pay off.

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