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Where did the saying pays your dues and takes your chances come from?
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∙ 14y ago
I cannot help with the origin of this expression but I can explain what it implies. 'Paying one's dues' usually refers to money paid to remain a member of a club, society or other organization. 'Taking your chances' usually means facing the uncertain future and whatever it may bring. Putting the two expressions together we arrive at this situation: Doing whatever it takes, however unpleasant it may be, to earn one's status in society and then living with the consequences of what one has done as one faces the future. 'Paying one's dues' may well determime what the future may hold for one eg. if one has done some nasty deeds to arrive at one's status then one can expect some nasty repercussions and vice versa.
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Is it correct to say club dues is due or club dues are due?
It is correct to say that club dues is due. This can be explained as follows: As when we say ,"internal custom duties was abolished". then here is the plural form of Duty is duties but we use the singular verb I.e, was and in the similar way here dues is the plural form of of Due. so we use here the singular form of verb i.e, is
Is dues singular or plural?
Singular
What are manorial dues?
Manorial dues are the fees that peasants or serfs of farmer owe to the noble who is their landlord. the Lord of the Manor, in exchange for giving you land on which you make a living, essentially charges rent. this is the cornerstone of feudalism.
A sentence with the word Union in it?
Dad is a steel worker who has paid union dues for years. Jeff and Cindy were married at city hall so the church doesn't recognize their union.
What is the verb of payment?
The verb for payment is pay.Other verbs are pays, paying and paid."I will pay my dues"."I am paying the fine""I have paid for my actions".
Where dues pasta come from?
Italy
Where does most of the money an interest group collects come from?
membership dues and contributions
What are senior dues for?
they dues for studing
When did Sound Dues end?
Sound Dues ended in 1857.
When was Sound Dues created?
Sound Dues was created in 1429.
When was Paid Dues created?
Paid Dues was created in 2006.
What is the duration of Pay Your Dues?
The duration of Pay Your Dues is 720.0 seconds.
What is dues in sports?
i think dues is a sports instruments maker company ....
Is ditat dues a spanish word?
No, Ditat Dues is a Latin word that means God Enriches. Ditat Dues is Arizona's state motto.
Can a church or synagogue sue for back dues?
Yes--if there is a written contract or agreement to pay dues. If the dues are voluntary, then the association has no basis to sue.
Do you say your dues are or is 85.00 for the coming year?
Are. Your dues are 85.00 for the coming year.
Can you give a sentence with the word dues?
Jim has not paid his club dues yet.
