be paid up

phrase

: having given all of the money that one owes on a debt until a specific date.
You're (all) paid up through June.

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Players taken after the 10th round may be paid up to $150,000 without counting against the bonus pool, so the best prospects taken in Rounds 11 through 20 rarely end up signing. — Keith Law, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The offer reflects a small concession from the church to the victims, who have asked for more money to be paid up front by the diocese, which had originally offered a five-year timeline. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026 The Florida law that allows an individual to be paid up to $200,000 is a waiver to that law. — Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 Attorney Justin Smith will lead attorneys doing the work, who will be paid up to $450 per hour, according to a retainer agreement provided by the House. — Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for be paid up

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“Be paid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20paid%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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