pay one's dues

verb

To outlay money which is owed as a membership fee or price of admission.

He worked hard for years to pay his dues and finally achieved success.

意味（1）

To outlay money which is owed as a membership fee or price of admission.

The carrier to Casterbridge came up as Edward stepped into the road, and jumped down from the van to pay toll. . . . The carrier paid his dues.

意味（2）