"Put up” (money)"
Definition
To put up money means to offer or contribute money for a bet, challenge, or investment. If you want to join the contest, you have to put some money on the line.
How to use it
You will hear "put up" in betting, poker, and business contexts. It means you are committing real resources, not just talking. If someone asks "are you willing to put up?" they want to know if you are serious.
Examples
► "You want in? You've got to put up $100."
► "He put up the cash to join the poker game."
From the lesson
Seinfeld | The Contest
This phrase appears in the Seinfeld | The Contest lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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