pay up

verb

paid up; paying up; pays up

: to pay what is due

: to pay in full

for once our bills are all paid up

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of pay up was in the 15th century

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“Pay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20up. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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pay up

verb

: to pay in full

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