Fork Out means to pay (money) reluctantly or grudgingly. Examples: Do you think I'm going to fork twenty dollars out for that book? Forking out lots of money for taxes is part of life. I couldn't pers
Fork Out
To pay (money) reluctantly.
To grumble or complain.
Examples:
Do you think I'm going to fork twenty dollars out for that book?
Forking out lots of money for taxes is part of life.
I couldn't persuade him to fork out for a new one.
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