Phrasal Verb - Paying Up

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Definition

To 'pay up' means to pay money that is due or owed, often implying a sense of obligation, a deadline being reached, or a demand being made. It typically refers to paying a full amount, or settling a debt after some delay or reluctance. The phrase often carries a connotation of completing a payment that one might have tried to avoid or postpone. It can be used in various contexts, from settling a personal debt to fulfilling a financial obligation in business or legal situations, and even playfully in a betting scenario. The 'up' emphasizes the completion or finality of the payment, often implying that the payment is made in full or that the time for delay is over.

Examples

No.	Example
1	After weeks of reminders, the tenant finally decided to pay up his overdue rent.
2	The company was forced to pay up the damages after losing the lawsuit.
3	If you want to keep your subscription active, you'll have to pay up your monthly fees.
4	Don't worry, I always pay up my debts eventually, even if it takes a little while.
5	The insurance firm had to pay up the full claim for the damaged property within the stipulated period.
6	He reluctantly paid up the bet he lost at the poker game last night.
7	Customers are expected to pay up promptly for the services rendered.
8	It's time to pay up for all those expenses you accumulated on the company credit card.
9	The government demanded that the corporation pay up its outstanding taxes by the end of the fiscal year.
10	We had to pay up a substantial deposit before moving into the new apartment.