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foot the bill

VERB
pay for
Synonyms
WEAK
bear the cost bear the expense finance pay the bill pick up the check pick up the tab pop for redeem spring for

Example Sentences

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Try to make it fun, and don’t forget to foot the bill for members to attend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

It sounds like your parents aren’t really a financial support beam for you anymore, which is why it feels unnatural when they foot the bill, even if it’s for a special occasion.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

In his crosshairs: the national health insurance scheme, which he suggests should foot the bill for hair loss treatments.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Data centers need a lot of electricity to run, and nearby residents sometimes foot the bill for some of the infrastructure.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

He had decided to assemble a research team and explore the area in more detail the next year, and persuaded the National Geographic Society to foot the bill.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann