Verb
pay the penalty (third-person singular simple present pays the penalty, present participle paying the penalty, simple past and past participle paid the penalty)
To incur negative consequences of one's deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice.
Giganti has noticed that when younger folks switch jobs, they tend to cash out their 401(k), pay the penalty and spend the money. Source: Internet
“If you take someone’s life then you will pay the penalty of your life.” Source: Internet
The President then also warned that it would not be business as usual as the rank and file in the banking industry will be forced to pay the penalty in the wake of such malpractices. Source: Internet
You must complete parts A and B and then choose part C for a reduction in penalty and/or part D for time to pay the penalty. Source: Internet