What is another word for picking up the bill?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪkɪŋ ˌʌp ðə bˈɪl] (IPA) 
The phrase "picking up the bill" is commonly used to describe the act of paying for someone else's meal or expenses. However, there are various other synonyms for this expression, which can be used depending on the context or situation. These synonyms include footing the bill, settling the tab, covering the cost, paying the invoice, taking care of the check, and treating someone to dinner. Each of these phrases can convey the same meaning of taking responsibility for paying for someone else's expenses. In social settings, it is often considered polite and a kind gesture to offer to pick up the bill.
