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pay off
to result in success; to settle a debt
In more detail
1. (verb) to give someone all the money you owe them
2. (verb) to be successful or produce good results as a reward for hard work or patience
Examples
- 1. I finally paid off my car loan after five years.
- 2. Years of practice paid off when she won the competition.
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