(mining) Earth which contains profitable quantities of ore. / (figuratively) A profitable area or period; success.

To distribute money; to disburse / (nautical) To slacken a rope by lengthening it; to allow a rope to run out. / To repay, take revenge

plural of pay-off

An amount of pay, wages, salary, or other compensation before deductions, such as for taxes, insurance, and retirement. / A payment for the entire year's income.

Money paid as compensation to someone whose employment is ended, often in exchange of waiver.

The day of the week/month etc. when wages are issued.

Alternative form of paycheck

To incur negative consequences of one's deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice.

To pay for the cost of transport. / (idiomatic) To bear the cost.

(idiomatic) To pay expenses for something, and thus be in a position to be in control.