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pay your dues

/peɪ jər duz/ /peɪ jɔː djuːz/
idiom Work Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 emek vermek, basamakları tek tek çıkmak

Definition (English)

To work hard for a long time, often in junior jobs, before earning success or respect.

Example Sentences

  1. He worked hard for years and paid his dues.
    Yıllarca sıkı çalıştı ve basamakları tek tek çıktı.
  2. You have to pay your dues before you can get promoted.
    Terfi almadan önce emek vermen gerekir.

Synonyms

earn your stripesserve your apprenticeship

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