be on the house
be on the house
To be paid for by or courtesy of the merchant or the establishment. I'm so sorry that you have had such an unenjoyable evening. Please accept this bottle of wine as an apology—it's on the house. A: "That will be $57, please." B: "What? I thought you said these drinks were on the house!" Don't worry, your meal is on the house, sir. I'm so sorry it was undercooked.
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