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    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo give money to get person to do something; bribe
    He didn't appear as a witness because he had been paid off
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo give money to settle a debt
    He finally had enough money and paid off all his debts
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo produce the desired result, as after some time
    All of her hard work gardening paid off when she saw the vegetables growing
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo have bribed someone.
    The company had paid off several officials to avoid inspections.
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo have resulted in success; to have been worthwhile.
    Her dedication to studying really paid off in the exam.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo have paid a debt in full.
    They finally paid off the car loan after five years.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo result in success; yield good results
    All her hard work paid off in the end, and she finally achieved her dream.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo pay a debt in full
    He finally paid off his mortgage after 25 years.

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    Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger

    05:13Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger
    • The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their purchase of See's Candies and the decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

      The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their purchase of See's Candies and the decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

    • The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their 1972 purchase of Sees Candies and their decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

      The willingness to pay for quality paid off for Munger and Buffett in deals like their 1972 purchase of Sees Candies and their decision in the late 1980s to buy a substantial stake in Coca-Cola.

    B1

    Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World

    10:27Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
    • Despite their shift in strategy, Citi's investment in wealth management hasn't paid off yet.

      Despite their shift in strategy, Citi's investment in wealth management hasn't paid off yet.

    • paid off yet.

      paid off yet.

    B1

    This is Why Self-Discipline is Easy (Animated Story)

    06:37This is Why Self-Discipline is Easy (Animated Story)
    • My hard work paid off and after those six months, I had achieved my goal and I was making a full-time income online.

      My hard work paid off and after those six months, I had achieved my goal and I was making a full-time income online.

    A2

    Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address

    22:23Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address
    • But it all paid off and today, she’s receiving her degree in Construction Engineering and Management.

      But it all paid off and today, she’s receiving her degree in Construction Engineering and Management.

    A2

    美国之音要关闭?川普(Trump)任命的美国之音台长凯丽·雷克(Kari Lake)说出实情【Echo走遍美国】 【Echo's happy life】 【Echo的幸福生活】

    02:18美国之音要关闭?川普(Trump)任命的美国之音台长凯丽·雷克(Kari Lake)说出实情【Echo走遍美国】 【Echo's happy life】 【Echo的幸福生活】
    • Here's the kicker: they already have a building that they're located in that is paid off, that they could have renovated or updated,

      Here's the kicker: they already have a building that they're located in that is paid off, that they could have renovated or updated,

    • Here's the here's the kicker, they already have a building that they're located in that is paid off that they could have renovated or updated.

      Here's the here's the kicker, they already have a building that they're located in that is paid off that they could have renovated or updated.

    B1

    South Korea's martial law crisis: BBC Learning English from the News

    07:46South Korea's martial law crisis: BBC Learning English from the News
    • For example, the President's gamble to call an early election paid off.

      For example, the President's gamble to call an early election paid off.

    • For example, the president's gamble to call an early election paid off.

      For example, the president's gamble to call an early election paid off.

    B1

    Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon

    44:14Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
    • By the time the loan is paid off, he'll have paid nearly $5,000 in interest.

      By the time the loan is paid off, he'll have paid nearly $5,000 in interest.

    • By the time the loan is paid off, he'll have paid nearly $5,000 in interest.

      By the time the loan is paid off, he'll have paid nearly $5,000 in interest.

    B1

    Yosemite National Park in 4K | Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping at North Dome/Upper Falls

    14:55Yosemite National Park in 4K | Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping at North Dome/Upper Falls
    • Luckily, our early arrival paid off, and after getting our permit we headed back to the car to get our things so we could set up camp.

      Luckily, our early arrival paid off, and after getting our permit we headed back to the car to get our things so we could set up camp.

    • Luckily, our early arrival paid off, and

      Luckily, our early arrival paid off, and

    B1

    Ron Chernow (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

    00:00Ron Chernow (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
    • When they finally paid off the last of the debts

      When they finally paid off the last of the debts

    • Since her daughter died was the day that they paid off the last of the of the creditors

      Since her daughter died was the day that they paid off the last of the of the creditors

    B1

    Behind the Register at a Japanese Shoe Repair Shop

    12:55Behind the Register at a Japanese Shoe Repair Shop
    • His dedication eventually paid off paving the way for his current success First he repairs the worn out heels of these shoes For leather shoes like these he first removes the worn off heels then attaches a new sole and then finishes it off Do you get a lot of heel repairs?

      His dedication eventually paid off paving the way for his current success First he repairs the worn out heels of these shoes For leather shoes like these he first removes the worn off heels then attaches a new sole and then finishes it off Do you get a lot of heel repairs?

    • His dedication eventually paid off, paving the way for his current success.

      His dedication eventually paid off, paving the way for his current success.

    B1