pay (one's) way
pay (one's) way
To pay for oneself or another person; to contribute one's or someone else's portion of the cost (of something). I appreciate the offer, but I can pay my way! His parents paid his way all through college, so it's no wonder he has no concept of working to earn his own keep.
See also: pay, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pay someone's way
to pay the costs (of something) for a person. My aunt is going to pay my way to Florida—only if I take her with me!
See also: pay, way
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
pay one's way
1. Also, pay one's own way. Pay in full for one's expenses, as in She paid her way through college by working in the library.
2. pay someone's way. Pay someone's expenses, as in Dad offered to pay my way if I went to Spain with him.
See also: pay, way
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
pay your way
meet all your expenses out of your own pocket.See also: pay, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
pay (one's) way
To contribute one's own share; pay for oneself.
See also: pay, way
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- pay one's way
- pay way
- pay your way
- pay out of pocket
- pay (for something) out of pocket
- pay the freight
- pay-for-play
- put (one) to great expense
- pay the penalty for (something)
- pay by