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pay someone off

Phrasal-verb Employment

Meaning

to give someone money to make them leave or stop working for you

Example Sentences

"They paid him off after ten years of service."

Related Expressions

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to express happiness or approval loudly about something

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to invest large amounts of money to stimulate growth

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to escape from danger or a threatening situation