pony up
(adverb) US informal to give the money required
Words Nearby pony up
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How to use pony up in a sentence
Think about it: Exactly who is going to pony up the money to study the downsides of eating eggplants?
But when they're sober and shiny and sorry about what they done on day 30, there's not a chance in hell you're gonna pony up more.
'Celebrity Rehab' Counselor: Mindy McCready Won't Be the Last | Maer Roshan | February 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWhich means, in turn, that Germany is going to have to pony up a lot more money.
Bloomberg Matches Grant Supporters were quick to pony up to help Planned Parenthood with its $700,000 shortfall.
Arguments Against the Komen Decision to Defund Planned Parenthood | | February 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSo if a long lost grandparent decides to pony up some cash, say so in your update letter.
“But we ought to pony up the money for his support like good sports,” said Darry, continuing to growl.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseIn her relief, she laughed softly as she pulled her pony up side of him.
Hidden Gold | Wilder AnthonyYou had better hustle round and pony up that seventy-five dollars you are owing him.
A California Girl | Edward EldridgeTad jerked his pony up sharply and slowly rode back to where his victim was desperately struggling to free himself.
The Pony Rider Boys in Texas | Frank Gee PatchinWaiting until the steer had gotten under full headway, the lad watched his chance, then pulled his pony up sharply.
The Pony Rider Boys in Texas | Frank Gee Patchin
Other Idioms and Phrases with pony up
Pay money that is owed or due, as in Come on, it's time you ponied up this month's rent. The allusion in this expression is unclear. [c. 1820]
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