CEFR B2

fork over

verb

Meaning

To give something reluctantly, especially money or information, often under pressure or obligation.

Examples

He had to fork over a large sum to settle the debt.
She finally forked over the details of the plan.

Synonyms: pay, give up, hand over, relinquish

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fork over (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌfɔːrk ˈoʊvər/

Definition

To give something reluctantly, especially money or information, often under pressure or obligation.

Examples

He had to fork over a large sum to settle the debt.
She finally forked over the details of the plan.
The police made him fork over the evidence he was hiding.

How to Use fork over

fork over money (collocation): To pay money, often unwillingly. — "She had to fork over a significant amount for the repairs."
fork over information (collocation): To reveal or give details about something, often under pressure. — "The journalist convinced the source to fork over the sensitive documents."
fork over [something] (phrasal verb): To hand over or give possession of something, typically reluctantly. — "The thief was forced to fork over the stolen goods to the police."

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