foot the bill
idiom
: to pay for something
His parents footed the bill for his college education.
It's a business lunch, so the company is footing the bill.
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In some cases, businesses have footed the bill on behalf of residents.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
On February 25, the 25-year-old Los Angeles Laker — who joined the team in a blockbuster trade earlier this month — footed the bill, along with Jordan Brand, for fans' parking near the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Raising taxes on imports will ultimately cost the American consumers who will be left footing the bill, economists largely agree.
—David Goldman, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Macey footed the bill for an expensive dinner and tickets to a New York Yankees game, according to the indictment.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
On February 25, the 25-year-old Los Angeles Laker — who joined the team in a blockbuster trade earlier this month — footed the bill, along with Jordan Brand, for fans' parking near the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Raising taxes on imports will ultimately cost the American consumers who will be left footing the bill, economists largely agree.
—David Goldman, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Macey footed the bill for an expensive dinner and tickets to a New York Yankees game, according to the indictment.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Foot the bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foot%20the%20bill. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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