We've forked out a small fortune on their education.

我们在他们的教育上可花了不少钱。

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We've forked out a small fortune on home improvements over the years.

这些年来我们花了许多钱做房屋装修。

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I've forked out enough money on this holiday.

这个假期我交的钱够多了。

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In aggregate, the sums forked out in pay to top American executives are now enormous.

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If you forked out for an attendant, they will catch up with you after you have a good, 15-minute sweat.

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Most taxpayers have not yet forked out for an earlier property tax.

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