to pay the piper: to pay the price of something; to answer for one's actions. who pays the piper calls the tune and variants: whoever pays the cost…
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| 释义 | society > trade and finance > payment > pay [verb (intransitive)] > pay expenses (5) to pay the piper1681 to pay the piper: to pay the price of something; to answer for one's actions. who pays the piper calls the tune and variants: whoever pays the cost… to stand the racket1789 colloquial. to stand the racket: (a) to pay the amount required; (b) to hold out in the face of difficulties; (c) to face and bear the consequences… to stand shot1821 The charge, reckoning, amount due or to be paid, esp. at a tavern or for entertainment; a or one's share in such payment. Now only colloquial. to… to stand Sam1823 to stand Sam: to pay expenses, esp. for refreshment or drink. to pick up the bill (also check, tab, etc.)1914 transitive. colloquial (originally U.S.). To pay (a bill, account, etc.), esp. one which others might have been expected to share or take… |
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