How do you use "Fork Out" in a sentence?

I had to fork out £200 for the ticket. We're always forking out for something. Don't make me fork out for everyone. Had to fork out for a new boiler.

Fork Out

Q: What does "Fork Out" mean?

To pay, often reluctantly or for something expensive To hand over money, usually for something that feels expensive. Suggests the payment is somewhat painful or reluctant.

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Significado: To pay, often reluctantly or for something expensive

（不情愿地）付钱，尤其是付大笔钱

Pagar, a menudo de mala gana o por algo caro

（しぶしぶ）払う、特に高額なものに

(마지못해) 돈을 내다, 특히 비싼 것에

To hand over money, usually for something that feels expensive. Suggests the payment is somewhat painful or reluctant.

交出钱，通常是为了感觉很贵的东西。暗示付款有些痛苦或不情愿。

Entregar dinero, generalmente por algo que se siente caro. Sugiere que el pago es algo doloroso o reticente.

お金を渡す、通常高いと感じるものに。支払いが少し痛いまたはしぶしぶであることを示す。

돈을 내는 것으로, 보통 비싸게 느껴지는 것에 대해. 지불이 다소 고통스럽거나 마지못한 느낌을 줌.

Ejemplos

I had to fork out £200 for the ticket.
我不得不掏200英镑买票。
Tuve que soltar £200 por el boleto.
チケットに200ポンド払わされた。
티켓에 200파운드나 내야 했어.
We're always forking out for something.
我们总是在掏钱买这买那。
Siempre estamos soltando dinero por algo.
いつも何かにお金を払ってる。
우리는 항상 뭔가에 돈을 쓰고 있어.
Don't make me fork out for everyone.
别让我给所有人买单。
No me hagas pagar por todos.
みんなの分払わせないで。
모두 몫까지 내게 하지 마.
Had to fork out for a new boiler.
不得不掏钱买新锅炉。
Tuve que soltar dinero por una caldera nueva.
新しいボイラーに金を出さなきゃならなかった。
새 보일러에 돈을 내야 했어.

Pronunciación

/fɔːk aʊt/

Guía de uso

Contexto: expensive payments, reluctance

Tono: reluctant, resigned

✓ Correcto

Fork out for.
掏钱买
Soltar dinero por
に金を出す
~에 돈을 내다.
Had to fork out.
不得不掏钱
Tuve que soltar
出さなきゃならなかった
돈을 내야 했어.
Forking out again.
一直在掏钱
Soltando dinero
出し続けてる
또 돈을 쓰네.

✗ Incorrecto

Implies reluctance
通常暗示大笔金额
Generalmente implica cantidad significativa
通常大きな金額を示す
마지못함을 내포
Usually for significant amounts
暗示有些不情愿
Sugiere algo de reluctancia
ある程度の不本意を示す
보통 상당한 금액에 대해 사용

Errores comunes

Different from dining fork
Implies the payment is unwelcome

Origen e historia

Possibly from 'fork' as slang for fingers (forking over cash) or from pitchfork motion of handing over. British usage from 19th century.

Etimología: Possibly from 'fork' (fingers) or handing-over motion

Primera vez registrado: British slang from 19th century

Contexto cultural

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common in cost-of-living discussions; British everyday speech

Regional notes: Universal, slightly more British.

Variaciones

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