pick up the check
Example Sentences
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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
The person who asks someone out doesn’t necessarily pick up the check anymore.
From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2018
It’s going to be expensive, and no level of government seems to be racing to pick up the check.
From Slate • Apr. 12, 2018
When she finally settled on dairy, Felix stepped forward to pick up the check.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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