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shell out
verb
- informal.adverb to pay out or hand over (money)
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shell out1
Idioms and Phrases
Pay, hand over, as in We had to shell out $1,000 for auto repairs . This expression transfers taking a seed such as a pea or nut out of its pod or shell to taking money out of one's pocket. [ Colloquial ; c. 1800]Example Sentences
New parents also shell out for medical costs, diapers, clothing and feeding supplies.
Paramount, however, could face legal blowback if it shells out a huge amount to mollify Trump.
If you don’t want to shell out for VIP, you can access the Rose Garden for a day if you purchase the Outstanding in the Field chef dinner.
But the price tag of over £200 - more than double that of the original handheld - sparked consternation amongst fans who weren't willing to shell out so much for it.
Olympic athletes, going for gold can also mean going broke as they shell out thousands of dollars for elite coaching and equipment while forgoing employment to train around the clock.
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