ponies up

present tense third-person singular of pony up
as in pays
to give what is owed for despite having good credit, the couple still had to pony up a large down payment for the house

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  • The pop-up pays tribute to the mystique of old Salem and the witches who inspire Cavelier's craft, according to a post on the bar's Instagram page.
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  • The Souvenir Old Skool sold out almost instantly, proving that when streetwear and luxury meet in the middle, the world pays attention.
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  • Dodgers’ lineup construction pays off As last October neared, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts rearranged his lineup.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Quick fixes rarely work—but a patient, consistent approach pays off.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Ponies up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponies%20up. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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