pay your dues
做好必要的付出和取得才能夠獲得成功
口語·強調努力積累
英文釋義
to put in the necessary hard work or effort in order to achieve success or gain recognition
例句
She paid her dues working late nights before finally getting promoted.
典故來源
源自工會或行業組織中成員需繳納會費或完成苦差事才能獲得正式資格，后比喻為成功付出的努力。