What is another word for forks over?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔːks ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA) 
Forks over is a colloquial term that means to give or hand over something, often reluctantly or with some sense of compulsion. There are a variety of synonyms for forks over, including cough up, pay up, pony up, shell out, and ante up. All of these terms imply a sense of obligation or pressure to make a payment or contribution, whether it is money, goods, or services. Other related phrases include "put up or shut up" and "step up to the plate." Whatever the phrase used, the underlying meaning is the same: an expectation of action or payment.
