How is “shell out” used?

In 24 Hour Party People (2002), one line is: “..and we are shelling out... bucketloads,...”

Which movie is “shell out” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from 24 Hour Party People (2002).

Phrasal verb

to pay a lot of money for sth

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shell out (for sth)
to pay a lot of money for sth
The band shelled out $100 000 for a mobile recording studio.

Definiciones del Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9.ª edición

..and we are shelling out... bucketloads,...

En 6 películas · n.º 1