pay up

verb

1. adverb to pay (money) promptly, in full, or on demand

Idioms and Phrases

Pay in full, discharge all that is owing, as in, It's late—let's pay up and go home . [c. 1800] Also see pay off , def. 1.

Example Sentences

Streaming rights could entice one of those broadcasters to pay up to retain MLB games — and could lure the likes of Apple, Amazon or YouTube to bid as well.

From Los Angeles Times

The survey also showed solid wage growth, with average hourly pay up 4% over the past 12 months.

From BBC

Since then, he's been approached by people who are willing to pay up to 60,000 rupees for a ticket.

From BBC

Tarek says he has previously persuaded garment businesses to pay up by offering to "mediate" complaints with the fashion brands they supply.

From BBC

Students who study at universities in England and Wales have to pay up to £9,250 in undergraduate tuition fees, usually financed by student loans.

From BBC

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