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split the bill

verb + noun phrase B1 verb + noun phrase

To divide the total cost of something, especially a meal or shared expense, among multiple people.

split the bill: To divide the total cost of something, especially a meal or shared expense, among multiple people.

Definition

'split the bill' is a common English collocation. To divide the total cost of something, especially a meal or shared expense, among multiple people.

split + the bill

“Let's split the bill evenly among us tonight.”

Examples

  • We decided to split the bill three ways after our dinner.
  • They always split the bill when they eat out together, it's their tradition.
  • Could we split the bill, please? We've had separate items.
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  • The server asked if we wanted to split the bill or pay together.
  • Having split the bill, they left the restaurant feeling content and full.
  • It's usually easier to split the bill right down the middle when everyone orders similar things.
  • We found it difficult to split the bill fairly because of all the different drinks and appetizers.
  • She suggested they split the bill equally after the movie and dinner.
  • They were splitting the bill among themselves when the last person arrived.
  • Let's split the bill this time, my treat next time we go out.

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