fork over

1. Also,. Hand over, pay up. For example, It's time you forked over what you owe, or He forked out a hundred for that meal, or Fork up or we'll sue. [Slang; early 1800s]

Example Sentences

Trades where you fork over 2 percent a year just to be in them were anathema.

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“The Social Network” alum added that prospective donors need not worry about forking over a kidney and later facing a situation wherein a family member urgently needs one.

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Hollywood heavyweight Mark Wahlberg has forked over $37 million to buy a newly flipped, fully furnished Florida mansion on an exclusive stretch known as “Billionaires Row.”

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Others, like YouTube, are forking over the money to conclude legal battles with the president.

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They are also willing to fork over high fees and are less likely to miss payments.

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