foot the bill
To pay for something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My boss will foot the bill for our lunch today.”
“When the company organized the team dinner, the manager agreed to foot the bill for everyone.”
“Although the charity event was intended to be self-sustaining, the organizers were ultimately forced to foot the bill for the unexpected venue costs.”
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beat feet
To run.
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bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
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butcher's bill
death toll
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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.
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drag one's feet
To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.
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feet first
In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).
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feet of clay
In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.
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find one's feet
To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
Last updated August 10, 2026