What does the phrasal verb “pay up” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “pay up“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To pay a debt in full, especially when the amount of money has been owed for a period of time.
Example(s)
I have to get them to pay up.
After claiming a refund from the company, we waited for them to pay up, but in vain.
She paid up all her bills.
It is a pity that the insurance company didn’t pay up.
They sent him several reminders to pay up his debts.
She’s a great spender. This makes me feel like she might not be able to pay up her debts
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