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. |