To Pony Up
- To Pony Up
- How common is this idiom?: Not commonly used in everyday conversation, mostly seen in informal or colloquial contexts, particularly in American English.
- Literal Meaning: To produce or provide something, especially money, when it is needed
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To pay up, provide money, or fulfill a financial obligation, often reluctantly or when it's due
- The company had to pony up the funds to cover the unexpected expenses.
- He was hesitant to pony up the money for the ticket, but eventually agreed to do so.
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