English Expression · Intermediate
fork over
To pay, give up or hand over a large amount of money
Pronunciation: say fork over
Meaning
To pay, give up or hand over a large amount of money.
Example
I forked over half the allotment this morning.
I forked over half the allotment this morning.
Practice tips
- Practice fork over out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.