put (something) on (one's) tab

To add a charge for some food or drink to one's bill so that one can pay for it later. A "tab" is an informal term for a bill or check, most often in a bar or restaurant. Hey, barkeep! Another whisky for my friend here, and put it on my tab! Mind if I put an order of nachos on your tab?

See also: on, put, tab

See also:

on (one's) bill
foot the bill
pick up the bill
can't fight City Hall, one/you/they
greenback
We were just talking about you
run up a bill
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foot up
pay the water bill

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