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Collocation

pay cash

verb + noun verb + noun

Definition

to pay using physical money (banknotes/coins) rather than a card or electronic transfer

'pay cash' is a common English collocation. to pay using physical money (banknotes/coins) rather than a card or electronic transfer

Visual cue for pay cash

pay + cash

“I can pay cash if you don’t take cards.”

Examples

  • Do you accept cards, or should I _____ cash?
  • I forgot my card, so I’ll _____ cash instead.
  • He _____ cash for the coffee and left quickly.
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  • They prefer to _____ cash at local markets.
  • We had to _____ cash because the card machine was down.
  • You can _____ cash at the front desk when you check out.
  • She asked whether she could _____ cash for the ticket.
  • The landlord said we must _____ cash on the first of each month.
  • If you _____ cash, keep the receipt in case you need a refund.