pay with one's life
idiom
: to be punished by being put to death
He thinks that the people who committed these terrible crimes should pay with their lives.
Dictionary Entries Near pay with one's life
Cite this Entry
“Pay with one's life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20with%20one%27s%20life. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share