PICK UP THE TAB (IT'S ON ME)

Hello again. I hope you are doing well and that you are having a good week.

Today we will look at two informal expressions that are used when someone pays the bill (usually in a restaurant or bar).

Expression 1: to pick up the tab

It means: to pay the bill in a restaurant or bar.

Example 1:
I was very surprised when I went to dinner with Helen. I consider myself a fairly modern man, but I didn't expect her to pick up the tab on the first date!

Expression 2: It's on me

Meaning: the person who says it intends to pay the total.

Example 2:
Matthew: Helen...please put your money away. I'll pick up the tab.
Helen: No, no! The meal is on me. I insist!

Can you create an original sentence using one or both of these expressions? Give us your examples on one of our social media sites (Facebook or Twitter) and we'll give you feedback as soon as we can.

I hope you have a great day!