English · Daily Life
pay off
/peɪ ɒf/
[/peɪ ɒf/]
settle a debt; succeed
Intermediateverb
Definition
To finish paying a debt completely, or for an effort to be successful.
Example
All her hard work finally paid off.
All her hard work finally paid off.
Etymology
From 'pay' plus 'off', settling something fully.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for debts and rewarding effort.