Meaning of the word "crime does not pay" in English
What does "crime does not pay" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
crime does not pay
US /kraɪm dʌz nɑːt peɪ/
UK /kraɪm dʌz nɒt peɪ/
Idiom
a proverb used to say that crime will ultimately result in punishment rather than profit
Example:
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He ended up in prison, proving once again that crime does not pay.
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Young people need to learn that crime does not pay.
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