Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing pay, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
pay through the nose
CEFR B2To pay a far higher price for something than it is really worth.
Informal
rob Peter to pay Paul
CEFR C1to pay one debt by creating another
Informal