Meaning of 'Foot the bill'
What does the saying 'Foot the bill' mean?
Idiom: Foot the bill
Meaning:
The person who foots the bill pays the bill for everybody.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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