fork over/up something

Related to word: fork

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to hand over something, particularly money, to someone, often reluctantly

    (通常是不得已地)付出;交出(特指金钱)

    • He had to fork over that money to the mechanic.

      他不得不把那笔钱交给技工。

    • If we want to go on a trip, we need to fork over some cash.

      如果我们想去旅行,我们需要支付一些现金。

    • He doesn’t like it, but he has to fork up the rent.

      他不喜欢这样,但他必须支付租金。