pay your/its way

pay its way

To earn or save as much money as something cost to buy or produce. The printer was a little bit more expensive than other models, but, thanks to its refillable ink tanks, it should pay its way within the first six months of using it.See also: pay, way

pay someone's way

to pay the costs (of something) for a person. My aunt is going to pay my way to Florida—only if I take her with me!See also: pay, way

pay its way

(of an enterprise) earn enough to cover its costs.See also: pay, way

pay your way

meet all your expenses out of your own pocket.See also: pay, way

pay your/its (own) ˈway

(of a person, group, etc.) have or make enough money to support yourself/itself: I had to work in a cafe in order to pay my way through college. ♢ Each part of the business must be able to pay its own way.See also: pay, way

pay (one's) way

To contribute one's own share; pay for oneself.See also: pay, way