pay the difference — to pay the additional amount needed to make up for a shortfall or to upgrade to something better
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to pay the additional amount needed to make up for a shortfall or to upgrade to something better
Pronunciation (IPA): /peɪ ðə ˈdɪfərəns/
Example Sentences
- The hotel room costs $200, but I only have $150, so could you pay the difference?
- My mom said she'd pay the difference if I wanted the iPhone instead of the basic phone, but I think she regrets it now.
- The insurance covered most of the repair, but I had to pay the difference of $500.
pay the difference
NOUN[/peɪ ðə ˈdɪfərəns/]
to pay the additional amount needed to make up for a shortfall or to upgrade to something better
to pay the additional amount needed to make up for a shortfall or to upgrade to something better
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“The hotel room costs $200, but I only have $150, so could you pay the difference?”
“My mom said she'd pay the difference if I wanted the iPhone instead of the basic phone, but I think she regrets it now.”
“The insurance covered most of the repair, but I had to pay the difference of $500.”
“When my friend ordered lobster and I ordered salad, I was shocked when he asked me to pay the difference!”
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