1. pay an arm and a leg （for sth.） 付出慘重代價(jià)

to pay too much [money] for something

e.g. If you shop around， you won’t have to pay an arm and a leg.

2. pay homage （to sb. or sth.） 向……致敬

to openly honor or worship someone or something

e.g. I wish to pay homage to all our nation’s fallen heroes.

3. pay lip service （to sb. or sth.） 說空話

to express loyalty， respect， or support for something insincerely

e.g. Don’t just sit here and pay lip service. Get busy！

4. pay one’s dues （通過努力）應(yīng)得

to have earned one’s right to something through hard work or suffering

e.g. I have every right to be here. I paid my dues！

5. pay the piper 自作自受，承擔(dān)后果

to face the results of one’s actions； to receive punishment for something

e.g. If you continue to break the law， you’ll eventually have to pay the piper.

6. pay one’s last respects （to sb.） 向（死者）告別

to go to someone’s funeral

e.g. I paid my last respects to Mr. Kantor yesterday.