Meaning of the word "fork over" in English

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fork over

US /fɔːrk ˈoʊvər/

UK /fɔːrk ˈoʊvər/

to hand over or give something, especially money, often reluctantly or under compulsion

Example:

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The robber demanded that he fork over all his cash.

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I had to fork over a lot of money for the car repairs.

Synonym:

hand over pay up cough up shell out pony up

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