Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foot-the-bill

Phrase

/fʊt ðə bɪl/

Definition

To pay for something, especially when it is unexpected or unwelcome.

Examples

After the party, I really had to foot the bill for the extravagant expenses.
When her friends decided to splurge on dinner, she didn’t mind footing the bill since it was her birthday.
The company was quick to foot the bill for employees attending the conference.

Meaning

This phrase is used when someone ends up having to pay the costs, typically for something that others may have enjoyed or benefited from without contributing.