fork over
The phrase "fork over" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe giving something, usually money, often with reluctance.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To give or hand over something, especially money, often reluctantly or under pressure.
Example
- He had to fork over $125 for the traffic ticket.
- Nonresidents who work in Philadelphia fork over a portion of their earnings in taxes.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fork over":
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