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pick up the tab

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pick up the tab and pick up the check
to pay the bill. Whenever we go out, my father picks up the tab. Order whatever you want. The company is picking up the check.
See also: pick, tab, up

pick up the tab (for something)
to pay money for something We shouldn't have to pick up the tab for the new road if only one family will be using it.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form pick up the bill (for something): Taxpayers will have to pick up the bill for political campaigns.
See also: pick, tab, up


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The commission was belt-tightening and hoped that other providers would pick up the tab for the two services, which help tens of thousands of people annually with counseling, referrals and more.
 
 
 
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