Learn · Idioms Reputation & Respect
Pay one's dues
B1Meaning
To work hard to earn respect or achieve success.
Example sentences
He paid his dues and eventually became a successful musician.
She had to pay her dues before being promoted to manager.
Learn · Idioms Reputation & Respect
To work hard to earn respect or achieve success.
He paid his dues and eventually became a successful musician.
She had to pay her dues before being promoted to manager.