Sentence examples for shell out from inspiring English sources

The phrase "shell out" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe the act of spending or paying money, often reluctantly or for something that may not be considered worth the cost. Example: "I had to shell out a significant amount of money for the car repairs."

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shell out

verb

To pay money, to disburse ; especially, to pay a great deal of money.

  • Do you think we should shell out for the extra options package?

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Time to shell out a few beans.

And prepare to shell out for lodging.

Must parents shell out for new uniforms?

How much will people actually shell out?

Some patients will indeed shell out more cash.

It is considered generous to shell out 100 baht.

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True, I had shelled out 80 euros.

He shelled out £2m for The Shelling in Chalfont, St Giles.

Bloomberg has shelled out nearly thirty million dollars on his campaign.

She wondered who was shelling out for all this.

Personally, I ain't shelling out the extra four grand".

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