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pay the bill vs pay for the bill

Both "pay the bill" and "pay for the bill" are commonly used phrases in English, but they have slightly different meanings. "Pay the bill" is the more common and concise way to say that you are covering the cost of a bill. On the other hand, "pay for the bill" is also correct but less common, and it emphasizes the action of paying specifically for the bill.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1328 views

pay the bill

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are covering the cost of a bill or invoice.

Examples:

I'll pay the bill for dinner.
Who is going to pay the bill?
Don't worry, I'll pay the bill.

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He wanted to pay the bill but had no money.
No, I forgot to pay the bill.
I forgot to pay the bill.
'Cause our parents couldn't pay the bill.
Don't forget to pay the bill.
Consumers should not pay the bill for artificial borders.
Tom let Mary pay the bill.
You should get his friends to pay the bill.
But, I still have to pay the bill.
Because you forgot to pay the bill on the 21st.
We just can't pay the bill.
I couldn't even find her to pay the bill.
I can't even put my hand in my pocket to pay the bill.
No, but at least I can pay the bill.
I'll run down to pay the bill.
I couldn't even find her to pay the bill.
(in French) You have to pay the bill.
I simply want to pay the bill... for Miss Haze in Room 3 and take her away from here.
In this sector, its Paris' turn to pay the bill of privatization.

Alternatives:

settle the bill
cover the bill
foot the bill
clear the bill
take care of the bill

pay for the bill

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is also used when covering the cost of a bill, but it emphasizes the action of paying specifically for the bill.

Examples:

I'll pay for the bill for the conference room.
Who is going to pay for the bill?
Don't worry, I'll pay for the bill.

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See, when the bill comes, what you have to do is you have to reach in your pocket, take the lock off your wallet, take out the green paper - it's called money - and you pay for the bill.
I'll pay for the bill.
I'll pay for the bill.
Turned out he owed more money than the farm was worth, so I dropped out of school to help pay for the bills.
I will pay for all the bills.
I have to pay the bills for the Foundation this afternoon.
Lisa sold your paintings to pay for the hospital bills.
I'll pay for the hospital bill.
Pay the bill for dance classes.
It does nothing for... pay the bills for this place?
Indeed, workers should not be the only ones to pay the bill for the crisis.
At least pay the bill for the guys today!
They're trying to teach her how to eat and talk again and... my family's running out of money to pay for the bills, so are we done here?
If they got hurt at all, I'll pay for the doctor bills.
And how am I supposed to pay for all the bills without his income?
How did you pay for the hospital bill?
Consumers should not pay the bill for artificial borders.
Pay the bill for Tuns Junior.
It was a mistake. Staff should be properly trained to answer questions and not assume that guests will pay for anything on the bill.
'cause my family couldn't afford to pay the bill for what they had recommended.

Alternatives:

pay the bill
settle the bill
cover the bill
foot the bill
clear the bill

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