Pony up

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verb

To pay or give what is due or expected.

Come on, it's time to pony up the money for the pizza we ordered.
Visual representation of "pony up" - To pay or give what is due or expected

Often appears as...

  • pony up the money
  • pony up for

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Informal

Idiomatic

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Informal Usage

Used in casual settings among friends or colleagues, not in formal situations.

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When the game finished, Dave told everyone to pony up for the snacks they had.
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Expectation of Payment

Implies that payment is overdue or part of a prior agreement.

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The landlord dropped by and said, 'Time to pony up the rent.'
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Friendly Pressure

Often used to nudge someone in a friendly way to pay their share.

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We've waited long enough, so please pony up what you owe for the trip.
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