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pay thousands of dollars worth of vs pay thousands of dollars worth

Both phrases are not correct as they are missing a preposition. The correct phrase should be 'pay thousands of dollars worth of'. The preposition 'of' is necessary to link 'thousands of dollars worth' to the object being paid for.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 459 views

pay thousands of dollars worth of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the value of something being paid for. It is followed by 'of' to connect the value to the object being paid for.

Examples:

  • I had to pay thousands of dollars worth of repairs for my car.
  • She paid thousands of dollars worth of medical bills last month.
  • Feb 24, 2016 ... He said council changed his zoning without consultation, and he would have to pay thousands of dollars worth of fees to restore his property to ...
  • Children also produce financial risks because you can never know if they might become sick and you may have to pay thousands of dollars worth of medical bills  ...
  • Jul 6, 2015 ... ... needing a lawyer to represent him on allegation that he stole a pair of tires and failed to pay thousands of dollars worth of auto-repair bills.
  • Oct 1, 2015 ... In some cities the group has even gone over their time limit, having to pay thousands of dollars worth of fines. "It's always up to Neil," Nelson ...

pay thousands of dollars worth

This phrase is incorrect as it is missing the preposition 'of'.

  • Feb 24, 2016 ... He said council changed his zoning without consultation, and he would have to pay thousands of dollars worth of fees to restore his property to ...
  • Jun 9, 2015 ... In this circumstance both parties are forced to pay thousands of dollars worth of exit fees. Always keep careful records of the properties ...
  • Oct 1, 2015 ... In some cities the group has even gone over their time limit, having to pay thousands of dollars worth of fines. "It's always up to Neil," Nelson ...
  • Jul 6, 2015 ... ... needing a lawyer to represent him on allegation that he stole a pair of tires and failed to pay thousands of dollars worth of auto-repair bills.

Alternatives:

  • pay thousands of dollars worth of

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