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spring for

idiom
Meaning

To pay for; to offer money.


Examples
SIMPLE

I will spring for dinner tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

Since it is your birthday, I am happy to spring for the drinks.

COMPLEX

The company decided to spring for a more expensive software package to ensure their data remained secure during the transition.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    Pierian spring

    The source of knowledge, inspiration, or learning.

  2. 02

    spring fever

    A feeling of invigoration and restlessness associated with the arrival of the warm weather and renewal of nature in the spring season.

  3. 03

    spring in one's step

    Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.

  4. 04

    spring to life

    To start to exist.

  5. 05

    spring to mind

    To appear suddenly in one's thoughts, often as an example of something.

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