词汇 | paid our dues to society |
释义 | (redirected from paid our dues to society)pay (one's) dues to societyTo serve the sentence given to one upon conviction of a crime. In the eyes of the law, he has paid his dues to society, so he shouldn't be facing any further punishment for his past crimes. I spent nearly 15 years in prison—I paid my dues to society! pay one’s dues (to society) tv. to serve a prison or jail sentence. I served ten years in prison. I’ve paid my dues to society. The matter is settled. |
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