foot the bill

bill of goods

A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

butcher's bill

death toll

Christmas tree bill

A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.

fit the bill

To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.

foot voting

Expressing one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.

friend of Bill W.

A recovering alcoholic, especially one who is a member of the organization Alcoholics Anonymous.

get one's foot in the door

To initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.

have one foot on a banana peel

To be in an unstable situation with a high risk of sudden negative change, facing difficulty, or appearing foolish.