pay its way
To earn or save as much money as something cost to buy or produce. The printer was a little bit more expensive than other models, but, thanks to its refillable ink tanks, it should pay its way within the first six months of using it.
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pay someone's way
to pay the costs (of something) for a person. My aunt is going to pay my way to Florida—only if I take her with me!
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pay its way
(of an enterprise) earn enough to cover its costs.pay your way
meet all your expenses out of your own pocket.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
pay your/its (own) ˈway
(of a person, group, etc.) have or make enough money to support yourself/itself: I had to work in a cafe in order to pay my way through college. ♢ Each part of the business must be able to pay its own way.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
pay (one's) way
To contribute one's own share; pay for oneself.
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