Shell out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shell out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-10-19 11:10

Meaning of Shell out

Shell out verb phrase

To pay a lot of money for something, especially when it's unfair, unwanted or excessive

How could you shell $1000 out for just a pen?

They want us to shell out $ 100, if we want fast delivery.

I was forced to shell out $300 for a replacement.

Other phrases about:

to pinch pennies

save as much money as possible

a golden key can open any door
Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)
put the bite on (one)

Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.

a light purse makes a heavy heart

Feeling worried about finance.

clean out

1. Make the inside of something clean or tidy

2. Spend so much money on something that one now has very little left

3. Take or use all the resource or money that a person or organization has

4. Remove parts or people to improve a group or organization

Grammar and Usage of Shell out

Verb Forms

  • shelled out
  • shelling out
  • shells out
  • to shell out

The verb "shell" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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