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.
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