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pay up

British  

verb

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

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pay up Idioms  

  1. 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.

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Additionally, one in four broadband customers are out of contract, paying up to £9 per month more than those in contract.

From BBC

Investors usually have to pay up for that, but now some are on sale.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Fifa point to their unconfirmed sales figures as validation of their unfair ticket practices, while the reality is they leave loyal fans with no other choice - pay up or lose out," Evain said.

From BBC

Their goal is to squeeze more revenue out of each seat flown, catering to travelers willing to pay up for lie-flat and extra legroom seats.

From The Wall Street Journal

Defense ministries are more ready to pay up.

From The Wall Street Journal

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