fork out

verb

1. slang,  (adverb) to pay (money, goods, etc), esp with reluctance

Example Sentences

But from 1 October, visitors looking for an overnight stay in the capital will need to fork out an extra 5% on top of their hotel bill.

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According to government statistics, families are forking out between £300 and £450 on average for school uniform each year.

From BBC

When she was scouted in 2019, the agency in question asked her to fork out for numerous fees - fees which she now knows agencies do not normally request.

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And when learners eventually get a slot, for some it's so far in advance that they're having to fork out extra money on refresher lessons.

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So if the price of crude goes up on the world market, Nigerians will still be forced to fork out more naira.

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