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Meaning of crime doesn't pay | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1
kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ

Definitions

If you commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it.

Equivalents

Deutsch Verbrechen lohnt sich nicht
Français le crime ne paie pas
Italiano il crimine non paga
Latina culpam poena premit comes
Nederlands misdaad loont niet
Polski zbrodnia nie popłaca
Português o crime não compensa

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Crimea river Crimeo- Croato- crono- crooked as a barrel of fish hooks cross my heart

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