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Pay beforehand was never well served

Possible interpretation: If you pay for a service before you receive it, you will not get good service.

Note: beforehand (adverb) = before; in advance | well served = given good service

Quick Quiz:

If you believe the saying "Pay beforehand was never well served", you will always try to pay
  1. after a job is done
  2. when you sign the contract
  3. before a summons is served

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