pick up the check
Example Sentences
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If you treat these families as single “units” and pick up the check every third time, the couple that pays is paying for five people outside of their family unit.
From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023
And trust me, no one minds if you pick up the check, especially if some of your friends are struggling.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2022
His golf pals thought it was a great idea, especially since the defending champion--it was Hogan's suggestion--was required to pick up the check.
From Golf Digest • Apr. 9, 2020
I returned to pick up the check and the Air King.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2018
When she finally settled on dairy, Felix stepped forward to pick up the check.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
