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To pay off someone usually means to guarantee someone's silence regarding an actual or apparent wrongdoing or controversial act through bribery. It differs somewhat from a payoff, which could refer to the stated bribe but could also refer to what a person gets in return, monetary and/or otherwise, as a result of an action.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoTo pay off means to settle your debts, to give someone the money that you owe them so they will leave. It can also mean to bribe someone.
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Is laugh your head off an idiom?
An idiom is something that does not mean what the phrase says literally, so yes. You can't actually laugh your head off.
What does the idiom get ripped off mean?
Ripped off means you had something stolen. You were robbed.
What does the idiom just a hair off mean?
you was close to something,you almost got it
What does the idiom 'get off the hook' mean?
It is a fishing term. At first is seemed as if you were caught ( hooked ) but you escaped capture or consequence.
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does the idiom 'dinner is on the house' mean?
It means you do not have to pay for dinner,either it is free or someone else will pay for you. This idiom usually means the 'house' or restaurant owner will pay for not 'anyone'.
Is laugh your head off an idiom?
An idiom is something that does not mean what the phrase says literally, so yes. You can't actually laugh your head off.
What does the idiom get ripped off mean?
Ripped off means you had something stolen. You were robbed.
What does the idiom just a hair off mean?
you was close to something,you almost got it
Does the idiom in one ear and out the other mean?
It can mean either you didn't pay enough attention, or you just didn't understand.
What does the idiom on the house mean?
On the house means it's free, or that the person who says that will pay for whatever you got.
What does the idiom 'Running off at the mouth' mean?
Talking excessively, usually spilling secrets.
What does the idiom nod off mean?
It means to fall asleep while sitting (or standing).
What does the idiom off the rocks mean?
Old sailing slang meaning to be no longer in danger.
What does the idiom listen closely mean?
The idiom "listen closely" means to pay careful attention to what is being said or heard, typically to understand or discern something important or subtle. It implies a focused and attentive approach to listening.
What does the idiom on your high horse mean?
Nothing. The correct idiom is "get OFF your high horse," meaning stop acting so conceited as if you are above everyone else.
What does idiom you are dead meat mean?
They are implying that they have "killed" you - you are in big trouble with them, and they are going to make you pay for whatever you just did to them.
