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pay one's dues
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Meaning pay one's dues meaning
What does pay one's dues mean?
pay one's dues
verb
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To outlay money which is owed as a membership fee or price of admission.
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(idiomatic) To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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