"To be fined"
Definition
To be ordered to pay money as a punishment for breaking a law or rule.
How to use it
The noun is "fine". Common in legal and news contexts. Worth noting: there is nothing "fine" about it.
Examples
► "Mr. Burns was fined three million dollars for dumping toxic waste."
► "She was fined for parking in the wrong spot."
From the lesson
The Simpsons | Marge vs. the Monorail
This phrase appears in the The Simpsons | Marge vs. the Monorail lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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