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Stump up

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Reluctant Payment

Use 'stump up' when someone pays but doesn't really want to or feels forced.

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She didn't want the extra expense, but she stumped up for her son's school trip.
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Slang Nuance

'Stump up' is informal and often used in casual or spoken English rather than in formal writing.

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If we all stump up a few quid, we can get the pizza ordered.
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British and Aussie

Mainly used in the UK and Australia, so it might be unfamiliar to speakers from other regions.

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The pub's owner finally stumped up the funds for repairs.
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