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Synonyms

fork over

Idioms  

  1. Also,. Hand over, pay up. For example, It's time you forked over what you owe, or He forked out a hundred for that meal, or Fork up or we'll sue. [Slang; early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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However, the A-lister is now working to set the record straight on why he refused to fork over the funds.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

They are also willing to fork over high fees and are less likely to miss payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

But as you wait in line to fork over your hard-earned cash at the concession stand, you notice that no one is heading into the theater.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

At this point, unless we’re willing to fork over more and more money to chase the dream that once was streaming, that’s the best we can hope for.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

If he thought they’d whip his runners, he’d fork over the forfeit fees and skip town, often “forgetting” to pay his hotel bill on the way out.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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