pay up

Phrasal verb

To pay a debt or fulfill a financial obligation, often reluctantly or under pressure.

ریشه

The word 'pay' comes from the Old French word 'paier', meaning 'to pay'. 'Up' in this context means 'completely' or 'in full'.

مثال

• If you don't pay up by the end of the month, we will take legal action.
• He owed me money for months, but finally paid up yesterday.
• The company refused to pay up despite the court order.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Pay up by Finally paid up Refuse to pay up Threaten to pay up