Phrasal Verb - Paying Off

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Definition

A phrasal verb indicating that an action or situation that initially seemed to have negative consequences ultimately turns out to have positive effects, resulting in personal gain or benefit.

Examples

No.	Example
1	I've been struggling to make ends meet, but landing that new job paid off and now I can finally relax.
2	After months of renovation, the old mansion finally paid off and became our dream home.
3	The big investment I made in the company finally paid off when it went public and I made a tidy profit.
4	Her decision to pursue a career in the arts seemed crazy at first, but if she keeps pushing forward, it will ultimately pay off and she'll become a star.
5	The late-night cram sessions and studying for the exam paid off as I got the top score in my class.
6	Investing all our savings into the startup was a risk that initially seemed daunting, but eventually paid off as the company started to flourish.
7	All that hard work I put into training for the marathon finally paid off when I crossed the finish line and set a new record time.
8	Putting aside my doubts and pursuing my passion for music paid off as I was signed to a record label.
9	The company's gamble on new technology paid off when they were awarded a major contract to supply the new equipment.
10	When I first quit my corporate job to start my own business, friends and family thought I was crazy, but the big risk eventually paid off as my company took off like a rocket.