pay dearly
US /peɪ ˈdɪrli/
UK /peɪ ˈdɪrli/
1.
付出沉重代价, 吃大亏
to suffer greatly as a result of something you have done
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He will pay dearly for his mistakes.
他将为自己的错误付出沉重代价。
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If you betray their trust, you will pay dearly.
如果你背叛了他们的信任，你将付出沉重代价。
付出沉重代价, 吃大亏
to suffer greatly as a result of something you have done