spring (for)

verb

Definition of spring (for)next
as in to pay
to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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  1. pay
  2. pay off
  3. meet
Verb
  • A lot of college football coaches probably paid it little attention, too.
    Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • If the settlement gains final approval, participating colleges will directly pay D-1 athletes a revenue share reflecting media rights, ticket sales sponsorships and NIL.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of pay
Verb
  • But the major moves that were made by general manager Rob Blake and his staff have paid off.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Guard James Harden has carried the load for this team very well and it's been paying off in the results on court.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of pay off
Verb
  • He's also met with several senators on Capitol Hill, including Wicker, and recently appeared to be gaining support.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • International studios were needed to help out in order to meet the release schedule.
    Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of meet
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