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Phrasal Verb - shelling out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To pay or hand over money, especially a large amount, usually reluctantly.
  2. To reveal or disclose secrets or information, often unwillingly.

Examples

No.Example
1He had to shell out a lot of money for repairs after the car accident.
2The witness refused to shell out any information about the crime.
3Despite her initial reluctance, she eventually had to shell out the truth.
4The company was forced to shell out a huge settlement to the victims.
5After losing all his money in the stock market, he had to shell out for basic necessities.
6When asked about her affair with the boss, she finally had to shell out the truth.
7The government was criticized for shelling out millions on a new military project.
8The whistleblower was threatened with legal action if he didn't shell out the documents.
9Despite the high cost, the new software was worth shelling out the money.
10The thief was caught red-handed and had no choice but to shell out the stolen goods