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Common collocations with fine in American Collocation

fine noun countable

US /faɪn/

immediate

automatic
instant
on-the-spot

Individuals who defy the legislation face on-the-spot fines of £50.

large

crippling
enormous
heavy
hefty
large
massive
stiff
substantial
swingeing
unlimited

Hefty fines will be levied against anyone breaching the restrictions.

not yet paid

outstanding
unpaid

Many people are in prison because of unpaid fines.

get a fine

face
get
incur
receive
risk

They will face unlimited fines and possible imprisonment.

make someone pay a fine

give someone
impose
issue
levy

There were concerns about the low level of fines imposed by magistrates’ courts.

pay a fine

pay

He said he would go to court rather than pay the fine.