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19 Oct 2017
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English (US)
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"pays to be nice" is only an expression or can I do some sentences with "pays to be" for example
"pays to be good"
?
"pays to be nice" is only an expression or can I do some sentences with "pays to be" for example
"pays to be good"
?
"pays to be good"
?
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- English (US)
Yes.
It pays to be fair.
It pays to be honest.
It pays to study every day.
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- English (US)
Yes.
It pays to be fair.
It pays to be honest.
It pays to study every day.
- Portuguese (Brazil)
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