pay dearly
US /peɪ ˈdɪrli/
UK /peɪ ˈdɪrli/
1.
pagare cara, subire gravi conseguenze
to suffer greatly as a result of something you have done
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He will pay dearly for his mistakes.
La pagherà cara per i suoi errori.
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If you betray their trust, you will pay dearly.
Se tradisci la loro fiducia, la pagherai cara.