Christine Christie Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Pay sb off/pay sb dues

Are both these sentences correct:


"Being able to speak English is a skill that will pay me off in the near future."


"Being able to speak English is a skill that will pay me dues in the near future."



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Top answer

" No. It will pay off. If someone pays you off, they bribe you.

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Christine Christie"Being able to speak English is a skill that will pay me off in the near future."

No. It will pay off. If someone pays you off, they bribe you.

Christine Christie"Being able to speak English is a skill that will pay me dues in the near future."

No. It will pay you dividends.