foot the bill

意味

to pay for something

費用を負担する.

例文

1. 1The employer agreed to foot the bill for my training.
2. 2Why should neighbours foot the bill for damage they did not cause?
3. 3The school footed the bill, so parents paid nothing for the coach.
4. 4You ordered dinner for everyone; are you footing the bill or expecting us to pay?
5. 5The insurer will foot the bill; the repairs will be free for us.

文法

ここでの foot は規則動詞。the bill を使い、費用の対象を示すときは後に for を続ける。

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