pays through the nose

A form of pay through the nose — To pay an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of pay through the nose
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pays through the nose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pays%20through%20the%20nose

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Chicago

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