shell out shell out {v.}, {informal} To pay or spend. Dick had to shell out a lot of money for his new car. Categories: add yours add yours money {informal} {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 » In RussianTo section: S Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry Comment on this entry