How do you use "Shell out" in a sentence?

I had to shell out £500 for repairs. We shelled out a fortune for the tickets. Don't expect me to shell out for that.

Shell out

Q: What does "Shell out" mean?

To pay, especially reluctantly or for a large amount To hand over money, often implying reluctance or that the amount is significant. You 'shell out' cash like removing beans from a shell.

Slang Term AmericanBritishAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: To pay, especially reluctantly or for a large amount

掏钱，尤其是不情愿地或大笔地支付

Pagar, especialmente de mala gana o una gran cantidad

（しぶしぶ）支払う、特に大金を出す

돈을 내다, 특히 마지못해 지불하다

To hand over money, often implying reluctance or that the amount is significant. You 'shell out' cash like removing beans from a shell.

付钱，通常暗示不情愿或金额很大。就像把豆子从壳里剥出来一样'shell out'现金。

Entregar dinero, a menudo con implicación de reluctancia o de que la cantidad es importante. Se 'shell out' (desembolsa) dinero como si se sacaran judías de su vaina.

お金を渡すこと。多くの場合、渋々だったり金額が大きいことを暗示する。殻（shell）から豆を取り出すようにお金を「shell out」する。

돈을 쓰다, 보통 원하는 것보다 많이. 완두콩 껍질을 까듯이 주머니에서 돈을 꺼낸다는 데서 유래했다.

Examples

I had to shell out £500 for repairs.
我不得不掏500英镑修理费
Tuve que soltar 500 libras en reparaciones
修理に500ポンド払わなければならなかった
수리비로 500파운드를 내야 했다.
We shelled out a fortune for the tickets.
我们为门票花了一大笔钱
Soltamos una fortuna por las entradas
チケットに大金を出した
티켓에 거금을 지불했다.
Don't expect me to shell out for that.
别指望我为那个掏钱
No esperes que yo pague eso
あんなものに金を出すと思うなよ
그런 것에 돈을 내라고 기대하지 마라.

Pronunciation

/ʃel aʊt/

Usage Guide

Context: payment, spending, expenses

Tone: reluctant, resigned

✓ Do Say

Shell out
掏钱
Soltar la pasta
金を出す
~에 돈을 쓰다
Had to shell out
不得不掏钱
Tuve que soltar el dinero
出費せざるを得なかった
돈을 내야 했어

✗ Don't Say

Often implies reluctant payment
通常暗示不情愿的支付
A menudo implica un pago a regañadientes
しぶしぶの支払いを暗示することが多い
보통 큰 금액을 뜻해요

Common Mistakes

None—widely understood

Origin & History

American slang from the 19th century, possibly from 'shelling out' corn—removing kernels from the cob. Extended to mean handing over money.

Etymology: Possibly from shelling corn (removing from cob)

First recorded: 19th century American

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Everyday expression

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking world.

Variations

Shell outShelled out