English / phrasal verb
shell out
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to reluctantly pay or spend a substantial sum of money
In context
01
Homeowners had to shell out a substantial sum after the storm damaged their roofs.
02
Why should we shell out for premium software when open-source alternatives exist?
Synonyms
Spend lavishly,disburse,pony up
Antonyms
Withhold payment,hoard,economize
Collocations
Shell out millions,shell out for upgrades,shell out cash