it pays to advertise
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Good qualities do not get rewarded automatically.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Những phẩm chất tốt không được tưởng thưởng tự động
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “it pays to advertise” mean?
Good qualities do not get rewarded automatically.
Is “it pays to advertise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.