Pay off

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verb

To give someone all the money you owe them.

I finally managed to pay off all my debts.
Visual representation of "pay off" - To give someone all the money you owe them

Often appears as...

  • pay off debt
  • pay off mortgage
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Financial Liberation

Paying off debt brings a sense of relief and financial freedom.

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After paying off her student loan, she felt financially liberated.
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Ultimate Goal

The phrase 'pay off' suggests a final target in finance, like completing a payment plan.

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He plans to pay off his car by next year.
Visual representation of the word "Pay off"

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