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Synonyms

fork over

Idioms  

  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

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However, the A-lister is now working to set the record straight on why he refused to fork over the funds.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The texts are ploys to get unsuspecting victims to fork over their credit-card details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

But as you wait in line to fork over your hard-earned cash at the concession stand, you notice that no one is heading into the theater.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

According to Camacho, Veytia demanded that Camacho withdraw his allegations against him — and fork over 1 million pesos, then the equivalent of about $77,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

Garfield thumped his sneakers against the chair legs and Harrison skitter-screeched his fork over his plate while Abby’s dad whistled above a sizzling skillet and Abby’s mom talked over it all.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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