pay the penalty

Examples (10)

• He's now paying the penalty for his misspent youth.
• Ultimately, everyone must pay the penalty for their actions.
• The company had to pay a heavy penalty for violating environmental regulations.
• If you break the rules, you will have to pay the penalty.
• She refused to compromise and ended up paying the penalty with her job.
• Many athletes pay the penalty of early retirement due to injuries.
• The government will make those responsible pay the penalty for the financial crisis.
• By not preparing, he was forced to pay the penalty in the exam.
• Ignoring the warning signs often leads to paying a severe penalty later.
• We all pay a penalty for procrastinating, sooner or later.