pay the penalty

Verb

To incur negative consequences of one's deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice.

Japanese Meaning

罰を受ける / 自分の行いの結果として不利益や不快な結果に直面する

If he continues ignoring safety protocols, he'll eventually pay the penalty for his negligence.

彼が安全規則を無視し続ければ、やがてその過失の報いを受けるだろう。

Sense（1）

To incur negative consequences of one's deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice.

pays the penalty

（ present singular third-person ）

paying the penalty

（ participle present ）

paid the penalty

（ participle past ）

paid the penalty

（ past ）