be on the house

be on the house(
bi
 
an
 
thuh
 
haus
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. ser por cuenta de la casa
Drinks are on the house for the next ten minutes!¡Las bebidas son por cuenta de la casa durante los próximos diez minutos!
b. invitar la casa
Since today is your birthday, your meal is on the house.Puesto que hoy es tu cumpleaños, la casa invita.
c. correr a cargo de la casa
Did you like that cocktail? The first one was on the house.¿Te gustó ese cóctel? El primero corrió a cargo de la casa.
d. ir por cuenta de la casa
Can I have another mint? - Of course. They're on the house.¿Puedo tomar otra menta? - Por supuesto. Van por cuenta de la casa.
e. ser cortesía de la casa
Did you like that joke? - It was on the house.¿Te gustó esa broma?- Fue cortesía de la casa.
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