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dessert is on me. vs the dessert is on me.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Dessert is on me." is a casual and common way to offer to pay for dessert for others, while "The dessert is on me." is more specific and refers to a particular dessert in a given situation.

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dessert is on me.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal settings to offer to pay for dessert for others.

This phrase is a casual way to express that you will pay for dessert for others. It is often used in social situations or when dining out with friends.

Examples:

Thanks for dinner, dessert is on me!
Let's go out for a meal, and dessert is on me.

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See, my dessert is contained within your dessert.
The best dessert is bananas flambeé.
No, I think he meant his dessert is heavy.
And now, if you'll excuse me. I think I've made room for dessert.
The governor's dessert is burned up.
Just for future reference, my favorite dessert is pecan pie.
Even the dessert is very simple.
Your mother said get the dessert.
Like a group of women ordering dessert.
I made chocolate pudding for dessert.
Mrs Underhill made apple pie for dessert.
Fresh vegetables and salads and seducing desserts.
Great breakfast with homemade products and delicious desserts.
Pleasant to vary occasionally the classic dessert.
Rich chocolate cake and trimmings is recommended for dessert.
Healthy and good food; excellent desserts.
Its restaurant serves homemade pasta dishes and desserts.
Then down the elevator for dessert.
And I got your favorite dessert.
This family-run hotel offers pasta and homemade desserts.

Alternatives:

I'll treat you to dessert.
I'll pay for dessert.
Let me get dessert.
I'll cover dessert.
Dessert is my treat.

the dessert is on me.

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a specific dessert in a given situation where the speaker is offering to pay for it.

This phrase is more specific and is used when the speaker is referring to a particular dessert that they are offering to pay for. It is commonly used in situations where there is a choice of desserts.

Examples:

You can choose any dessert you like, the dessert is on me.
I know you love chocolate cake, so the dessert is on me tonight.

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Your mother said get the dessert.
Even the dessert is very simple.
See, my dessert is contained within your dessert.
Well, I ordered out the dessert.
Then Milo can deliver the desserts.
Because it goes a little funny when it gets to the dessert.
I even sprung for the dessert.
Sorry I wasn't able to help you finish the desserts.
Drive Lamborghini, through the dessert.
Everything is home-made from the bread to the desserts.
A kid leaves his lunch untouched and just eat the dessert.
Menu rich in extravagances from the meat to the desserts.
Very good in preparing dishes that look artistic composition not to mention the desserts.
I finished off the main course and we requested the desserts.
All the food was very tasty and well cooked especially liked the desserts.
Pretty worked up about the dessert.
I've never tried ordering all the desserts.
I... I appreciate the dessert.
It has been freezing for the dessert.
Remove from the moulds, cut the strawberries into fairly thin slices and generously decorate the desserts.

Alternatives:

I'll pay for that dessert.
That dessert is my treat.
Let me cover that dessert.
I'll take care of that dessert.
That dessert is on the house.

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