Mete out and Shell out

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Mete out verb - Administer or bestow, as in small portions.

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Shell out is a synonym for mete out in dole out supply topic. In some cases you can use "Shell out" instead a verb "Mete out".

Shell out verb - Administer or bestow, as in small portions.

Usage example: shell out pocket money for the children

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Mete out is a synonym for shell out. You can use "Mete out" instead a verb "Shell out".

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