pick up the tab

pick up the tab

To pay the bill for something, often at a bar or restaurant. Paul said he's picking up the tab tonight, so I'm definitely ordering another drink!

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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.

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pick up the tab

COMMON If you pick up the tab, you pay for something, often something that you are not responsible for. Pollard picked up the tab for dinner. If your girlfriend is always picking up the tab, the inequality in your relationship may be difficult for you both to handle.

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pick up the tab

pay for something. informal, chiefly North American

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pick up the ˈtab (for something)

(informal) pay the bill, especially for a group of people in a restaurant, etc: Her father picked up the tab for all the champagne at the wedding.

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