Stump up

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Reluctant Payment

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

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. Slide

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. Slide

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

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