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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Foot the bill

Hello.

I was wondering if this idiom would sound pretentious or too formal when used in an informal situation, such as dinner with friends. Instead of saying that dinner is on me, can I also say I will foot the bill this time?


Thank you.

  

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anonymous Instead of saying that dinner is on me, can I also say I will foot the bill this time? I would not say that. No.

— CalifJim

  • anonymous Instead of saying that dinner is on me, can I also say I will foot the bill this time?
  • I would not say that.
  • No.
  • Say "Dinner is on me" or "My treat" or "I'm picking up the tab/check".
  • CJ
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anonymousInstead of saying that dinner is on me, can I also say I will foot the bill this time?

I would not say that. No.

Say "Dinner is on me" or "My treat" or "I'm picking up the tab/check".

CJ

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