idiom
foot the bill
FOOT thuh BIL
fʊt ðə bɪlListen
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Syllable breakdown
footthebill
Dictionary meaning
To pay for something, especially an expensive item.
Examples
- The company was expected to foot the bill for the damage caused.
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