pay someone/something back

Related to word: pay

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B1

    to return money to someone that you are indebted to

    • I owe him a hundred dollars, and I will pay him back next week.

    • If you lend me the money, I'll pay you back on time next month.

    • To maintain a good credit record, I check daily to ensure all my debts are paid back.