pick up the check

(verb) to pay the check for someone

Example Sentences:

Waiter: And here’s your check. Have a good night, everybody!
Bob: I’m going to pick up the check tonight, guys. I just got paid and am feeling generous!
Guys: Thanks, Bob!

My father picked up the check for my schoolbooks while I was studying at University.

Husband: The Smith family wants to go out to dinner with us tonight.
Wife: I don’t want to go.
Husband: Why not?
Wife: Because, they’re greedy and selfish.
Husband: Why do you say that?
Wife: Because they never pay, and we’re always picking up the check.
Husband: Yeah, you’re right! Let’s go out with the Wilson family instead.
Wife: Why?
Husband: Because they’re rich. Maybe they’ll pick up the check for us!
Wife: I love you!

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Similar idioms:

1. pick up the tab
2. check in with
3. check out
4. pick one’s brain
5. in the doghouse
6. pick up line
7. check someone out
8. on one
9. open up a can of worms
10. pick up line
11. check a bag
12. out of the frying pan and into the fire
13. give and take