What does "fork over" mean?

To hand over money reluctantly American term for paying money you don't want to give.

How do you use "fork over" in a sentence?

Fork over the cash. I had to fork over £200. They forked over the fee.

Phrasal Verb American ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

Meaning: To hand over money reluctantly

不情愿地交钱，勉强付款

Entregar dinero a regañadientes

しぶしぶ払う、渋々渡す

마지못해 돈을 내다

American term for paying money you don't want to give.

不情愿地交出钱。这是美式英语常用的表达。

Expresión americana para pagar dinero que no quieres dar.

払いたくないお金を渡すこと。アメリカ英語でよく使われる表現。

내고 싶지 않은 돈을 마지못해 지불하는 것을 뜻하는 미국식 표현이다.

Base verb: fork

Particle: over

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Fork over the cash.
把钱拿出来
Soltad el dinero
現金を出せ
돈 내놔.
I had to fork over £200.
我不得不掏出200英镑
Tuve que soltar 200 libras
200ポンドも払わされた
200파운드나 내야 했어.
They forked over the fee.
他们付了那笔费用
Pagaron la tarifa
彼らは料金を払った
그들은 수수료를 지불했다.

Context: payment

Tone: demanding

Similar to fork out.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal