pay your dues
做好必要的付出和取得才能够获得成功
口语·强调努力积累
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自工会或行业组织中成员需缴纳会费或完成苦差事才能获得正式资格，后比喻为成功付出的努力。