English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "they are requesting ten times the original payoff" Mean?
Learn what "they are requesting ten times the original payoff" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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10 times the original payoff.
It means the demanded payment has increased a lot, far beyond the original amount.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says someone is demanding far more money than before.
Usage Scenario
Use this in negotiations, crime stories, or serious money disputes. It sounds specific and not very natural for everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
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They want ten times more money.
2
They're asking for much more than before.
3
The payout is ten times higher now.
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