footed 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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Many companies footed the bill for U.S. tariffs initially, in an effort to keep prices competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

I footed the bill for 200 burritos from Burritos La Palma, the popular mini-chain with roots in Jerez.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023

In a controversial arrangement, five major beverage corporations mostly footed the bill.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2023

Eventually, U.S. taxpayers footed the bill for replenishing the Indian Trust Fund.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

We objected most strenuously to accepting money for our hospitality, but as he pointed out that it was the Government that footed the bill, we allowed ourselves to be persuaded.

From Neighbours by Stead, Robert J. C.