bought and paid for
The idiom "bought and paid for" is commonly used to describe something that has been fully purchased or someone who has been corrupted by financial interests.
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Definition
B2General
(literal)Fully purchased and owned.
Example
- The car is bought and paid for, so you can't return it.
C1Politics
(idiomatic, informal)Influenced or controlled by financial contributions, often implying corruption.
Example
- Many believe the senator is bought and paid for by corporate interests.
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