Question of the Day #164

"Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary Just Paid The Price For His Abuse Of Taxpayer Funds"
From the headline of this article at Verified Politics.

上記の文で、pay the price の意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "pay the price" mean?

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解答

意味： 英辞郎によると、


つけが回る、代償を支払う、犠牲を払う

Answer

According to the Free Dictionary:

To accept the consequences of one's actions or misdeeds.

Examples

• If you get caught cheating on your exam, you'll have to pay the price—which could include expulsion.
• I sure paid the price for staying up late when I fell asleep at my desk in the library.
•  If this is the quality of goods that you require, you will have to pay the price.
• Oh, my head! I am paying the price for drinking too much last night.
• If you abuse your body now, you'll pay the price when you're older.