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to fork out
[phrase form: fork]
01
to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money
Transitive: to fork out an amount of money
Example
She had to fork out a considerable amount for her child 's tuition fees.
The travelers had to fork out for the unforeseen expenses during their trip.
I had to fork out a substantial sum for the car repairs, and it was a financial hit.
02
to provide something, such as information or an item, often unwillingly as a response to a request or demand
Transitive: to fork out sth
Example
She refused to fork out the details of the secret project.
He was reluctant to fork out the information but eventually complied.
The journalist was persistent in trying to get the CEO to fork out a statement about the merger.
Example
She had to fork out a considerable amount for her child's tuition fees.
The travelers had to fork out for the unforeseen expenses during their trip.
I had to fork out a substantial sum for the car repairs, and it was a financial hit.
The unexpected medical bills forced him to fork out a large portion of his savings.
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