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foot the bill
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. pagar la cuenta
This is an expensive restaurant, and the company's footing the bill, so we might as well take advantage.Este es un restaurante caro, y la empresa va a pagar a la cuenta, así que más nos vale que aprovechemos.
2. (figurative) (to pay the cost)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. pagar la factura (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
The president brought this country into a needless war, and the taxpayers are the ones who have to foot the bill.El presidente involucró a este país en una guerra innecesaria y los contribuyentes son los que tienen que pagar la factura.
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