Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pick-up-the-tab
phrase
/pɪk ʌp ðə tæb/
Definition
To pay for someone else’s expenses, especially in the context of food or drinks.
Examples
- After a night out, John decided to pick up the tab for everyone at the table.
- She always insists on picking up the tab when we go out for lunch.
Meaning
When someone ‘picks up the tab’, they take responsibility for covering the costs, often as a kind gesture or for a special occasion.
Synonyms
- cover the bill
- pay the expenses
- foot the bill
