pay cash

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Definition
  1. Verb phrase:
    • To make a payment using physical currency: The phrase "pay cash" specifically means to settle a debt or purchase by handing over banknotes and coins, as opposed to using a check, credit card, or digital transfer.
Usage
  • The phrase "pay cash" is used to specify the method of payment. It is often used in contexts where the speaker wants to emphasize the use of physical money.
  • It can be used with or without a direct object (the thing being paid for).
  • Common structures: "pay cash for [something]", "pay [someone] cash", or simply state "I'll pay cash."
Examples
  • Verb phrase:
    • I'd like to pay cash for this coffee. (I want to use physical money to buy this coffee.)
    • The landlord requires tenants to pay cash for the first month's rent. (The landlord demands physical currency for the initial rent payment.)
    • Do you accept credit cards, or should I pay cash? (Is card payment an option, or must I use physical money?)
Advanced Usage
  • "to pay in cash": This is a common variant with the same meaning. The preposition "in" is often used.
    • He insisted on paying in cash to avoid a paper trail. (He demanded to use physical currency to leave no financial record.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Cash payment (n): A transaction completed with physical money.
    • We only accept cash payments for amounts under $10.
  • Pay by cash: Another phrasing with the same core meaning.
    • You can pay by cash or card.
Synonyms
  • Settle in cash: To finalize a payment using physical currency.
  • Pay with cash: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
  • Pay up: To pay the full amount owed, often used when someone is reluctant to pay. This does not specify the method.
    • You owe me money, so pay up!
  • Pay off: To pay a debt in full. This also does not specify the method.
    • I finally paid off my car loan.
Related Idioms
  • Cash on the barrelhead: Immediate payment in cash, with no credit.
    • It's a simple deal: $500, cash on the barrelhead.
  • Cold hard cash: Actual physical money, emphasizing its tangible nature.
    • He won a million dollars in cold hard cash.
Verb
  1. pay (for something) with cash

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