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footing 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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"Since tips go straight to staff, it is quite likely that restaurants are using tips as a way to increase salaries without footing the bill," says Harris.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Bezos has been footing the bill for the last 25 years, largely by selling Amazon shares.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

But the AI spending race has gotten so expensive that tech giants flush with cash are still seeking help footing the bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Municipalities are the ones generally left footing the bill.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“The taxpayers aren’t footing the bill for that.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti