pay 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 your/its (own) ˈway
(of a person, group, etc.) have or make enough money to support yourself/itself: I had to work in a cafe in order to pay my way through college. Each part of the business must be able to pay its own way.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 (one's) 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