Meaning of pony up | Babel Free

Definitions

To pay (usually a bill, debt or due).

intransitive, slang, transitive

Examples

“Every man, save⟳ Silvy, vociferously swore that he had ponied up his "quarter:" whereupon the landlady observed that Silvy the less had not paid his reckoning.”

“Know⟳ what I'd do with that dough ... if I'd the luck to have⟳ it?¶ I'd buy⟳ War Bonds—and, God, would I hang⟳ onto them! (Bonds buy⟳ guns—and give⟳ you four bucks for your three) ... I'd pony up for taxes cheerfully (knowing they're the cheapest way to pay⟳ for this war) ... I'd sock some in the savings bank, while I could ... I'd lift⟳ a load⟳ off my mind⟳ with more life insurance.”

“If entertaining TV blusterer John McLaughlin felt any contrition after ponying up a six-figure sum to settle⟳ a sexual-harassment suit⟳ in 1989, he is evidently over it.”

“Only then did we learn⟳ that he doled out billions in secret, last-minute bonuses to his staff last⟳ month, just before Bank of America took over and just before the government ponied up a second bailout to cover⟳ Merrill’s unexpected $15 billion fourth-quarter loss.”

“Fans willing to pony up somewhere between $900 and $1,400 — not including airfare or bar tab — can rub shoulders with their favorite acts and enjoy⟳ three to five days of food, music, Caribbean sunshine and extras like⟳ a photo with the band (no autographs, please⟳).”

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