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		secret on Dec 17, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Begging for Your Pay I've always interpreted that phrase to mean "they're not doing this for free, you know" because of the tone in which it's usually said.

sabat on Dec 17, 2010 [–]

That's what it sounds like it means, but the choice of words implies that they're asking for a favor. They want to be paid. Not need or deserve. Just want.

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