pay (one) respect

pay (one) respect

To demonstrate respect, honor, or admiration for one. Modifiers are often used before the word "respect." The problem with kids these days is that they don't pay their parents any respect. You should always pay respect to your elders.
See also: pay, respect
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pay someone respect

to honor someone; to have and show respect for someone. You really should pay your boss more respect. We have to pay our parents a lot of respect.
See also: pay, respect
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • pay respect
  • with (all due) respect
  • with all due respect
  • with respect
  • your elders and betters
  • elders and betters
  • revere
  • revere (someone or something) for (something)
  • revere for
  • be held in high regard