English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "have to pay" in English
Learn useful ways to say "have to pay" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
Intermediate
Neutral
Harsh
Threaten
They have to pay for what they've put us all through.
It means the speaker wants the other side to suffer consequences for causing harm or pain.
From Faded Threads, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is demanding punishment or payback for what the others have done.
Usage Scenario
Use this in revenge or revenge-like conflict scenes. It sounds intense and should not be used in normal polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
They have to pay for this.
2
They need to pay for what they did.
3
They'll pay for putting us through this.
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