CEFR B2

fork out

verb

Meaning

To pay money for something, especially when it is an amount that you do not want to pay.

Examples

I had to fork out $500 for a new tire.
We had to fork out for the repair of the car.

Synonyms: pay, spend, shell out, cough up

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fork out (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌfɔːrk ˈaʊt/

Definition

To pay money for something, especially when it is an amount that you do not want to pay.

Examples

I had to fork out $500 for a new tire.
We had to fork out for the repair of the car.
He complained about having to fork out so much for a simple meal.

How to Use fork out

fork out (phrasal verb): To pay money for something, especially unwillingly. — "I had to fork out $100 for a new phone charger."
fork out for (prepositional phrase): To pay money for a specific item or service. — "We had to fork out for the unexpected hotel bill."
fork out money (collocation): To spend a significant amount of money. — "She had to fork out a large sum of money to get her visa approved."

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