pay one’s dues to society

pay (one's) dues to society

To serve the sentence given to one upon conviction of a crime. In the eyes of the law, he has paid his dues to society, so he shouldn't be facing any further punishment for his past crimes. I spent nearly 15 years in prison—I paid my dues to society!

pay one’s dues (to society)

tv. to serve a prison or jail sentence. I served ten years in prison. I’ve paid my dues to society. The matter is settled.

词组	pay one’s dues to society
释义	pay one’s dues to society pay (one's) dues to society To serve the sentence given to one upon conviction of a crime. In the eyes of the law, he has paid his dues to society, so he shouldn't be facing any further punishment for his past crimes. I spent nearly 15 years in prison—I paid my dues to society! See also: due, pay, society Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. pay one’s dues (to society) tv. to serve a prison or jail sentence. I served ten years in prison. I’ve paid my dues to society. The matter is settled. See also: due, pay, society McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: pay (one's) dues to society pay (one's) debt to society sentence pass sentence (on someone or something) pass sentence on three-strike(s) law lose (one's) edge lose your edge plead to plead to (something)
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