pay dues

English - Turkish

Definition of pay dues in English Turkish dictionary
pay due: aidat ödemek
pay due: nedeniyle ödeme
pay the dues: aidat ödemek
pay one's dues: argo (stajyerlik/çıraklık dönemlerine özgü) sıkıcı işler yapmak
pay one's dues: argo bir şeyin cezasını çekmek
pay one's dues: aidatını ödemek

English - English

Definition of pay dues in English English dictionary: pay taxes, pay membership fees; pay debts
pay one's dues: To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization
He too championed the anti-apartheid cause, paid his dues, had his works banned.
pay one's dues: To outlay money which is owed as a membership fee or price of admission
The carrier to Casterbridge came up as Edward stepped into the road, and jumped down from the van to pay toll. . . . The carrier paid his dues.