fork out
fork over or fork up
(adverb) slang to pay (money, goods, etc), esp with reluctance
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How to use fork out in a sentence
That makes my share—let me see—two thousand three hundred and fifty; which I'll thank you to fork out.
Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush | William Makepeace ThackeraySee it for twenty-four hours or I won't fork out, or don't see it but obey me as if you did see it.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeA quick turn and he was free, with a glimpse as he rolled over at Swan Carlson pulling a table fork out of his hairy wrist.
The Flockmaster of Poison Creek | George W. OgdenIm at low-water-markonly one bob and a magpie; but, as far as it goes, Ill fork out and stump.
Oliver Twist, Vol. I (of 3) | Charles DickensThe millionairess won't fork out unless she feels inclined, I can tell you that, my child.
The Leader of the Lower School | Angela Brazil
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