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Ju

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I've googled some expressions about taking meals as follows.

1. This one is going Dutch, it's your treat next time.
2. I'll buy you a lunch next time.
3. Dinner' s on me. Drinks' will be on you.
4. This is my treat.
5. Let me take care of the bill.
6. The drinks are on house. Please help yourself.

Are the above expressions correct?

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I've googled some expressions about taking meals as follows.

1. This one is going Dutch, it's your treat next time.:cross: We'll go Dutch this time. It's your treat next time.

2. I'll buy you a lunch next time.:cross: I'll buy you lunch next time.

3. Dinner' s on me. Drinks' will be on you.:cross: Dinner's on me. Drinks will be on you.

4. This is my treat.:tick:

5. Let me take care of the bill.:tick:

6. The drinks are on house. Please help yourself.:cross: The drinks are on the house. Please help yourself.
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1. The dinner is on the house.
2. The food is on the house.
3. The meal is on the house.

Are the above expression correct?

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Yes. (In #1 only, The is optional.)
 

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All are correct. 'The' in #1 is optional.
 

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2. I'll buy you a lunch next time.:cross: I'll buy you lunch next time.

This could be correct in my opinion if the other person was paying for dinner.
 
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