pay up phrasal verbphr v BFLPAY FORto pay money that you owe, especially when you do not want to or you are late 〔尤指不情愿或延迟〕付清,偿还〔欠款〕 She refused to pay up. 她拒绝偿还欠款。
→ paid-uppay up• The company paid up eventually, but only after repeated threats and reminders.• If they don't pay up we will take legal action.
→ pay up at pay1(PHRASAL VERB)