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footed the bill

VERB

pay for

Synonyms

WEAK

bear the cost bear the expense finance pay the bill pick up the check pick up the tab pop for redeem spring for

Example Sentences

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Many companies footed the bill for U.S. tariffs initially, in an effort to keep prices competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

In a controversial arrangement, five major beverage corporations mostly footed the bill.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2023

Eventually, U.S. taxpayers footed the bill for replenishing the Indian Trust Fund.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

Liccardo said Santa Clara taxpayers — the majority of whom reside in San Jose — have footed the bill for eight-figure payouts in response to the failures of the sheriff’s management.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2021

There was a sort of cousin—Mr. Crosby"—he nodded toward me—"visiting in the house and he footed the bill.

From The Four Pools Mystery by Webster, Jean