Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pay-the-check
phrase
/peɪ ðə ʧɛk/
Definition
To settle the bill in a restaurant or bar after a meal or shared activity.
Examples
- After dinner, everyone was ready to pay the check, but John insisted on covering it.
- In many cultures, it is polite to offer to pay the check on a first date.
- They decided to split the bill and each pay the check equally.
Meaning
The act of covering the costs incurred during a dining or social event, typically in a restaurant or similar establishment.
Synonyms
- settle the bill
- cover the expenses
- take care of the tab
