the drinks is on me. vs the drinks are on me.

The correct phrase is "the drinks are on me." The verb "are" should agree with the plural noun "drinks." This phrase is commonly used to mean that the speaker will pay for the drinks.

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This phrase is incorrect. The verb "is" does not agree with the plural noun "drinks."

"the drinks is on me."

Incorrect - use "the drinks are on me" to convey the meaning that the speaker will pay for the drinks.

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Thanks again for the drink. Drinks.
Because you may hit a bump and spill the drink.
The bottle containing the drink is a 180ml one, made of clear rough transparent glass - similar to the citron peel effect - which enhances the color and the brightness of the drink.
A mini bar with drinks is at your disposal (cost of the drinks is reasonnable).
San Pellegrino Bitter Orange Drink is a bitter/sweet sparkling drink.
The drink bar in the lobby offers wide selection of drinks.
The drink bar offers alcoholic and soft drinks.
Let him crawl like he crawls for the drinks.
So. Archie, thanks for the drink.
Over here, we have the ice for the drinks.
I said it was the drink.
You're the 'ster that stirs the drink.
But I cannot see this without the drink.
I understand, and you'll leave the drinks.
Hope he sprung for the drinks.
He used three capital letters to sign for the drink.
Please enjoy the food and the drink.
Ollie, steady with the drink.
He wants to know where you got the drink.
This... Lovely gentleman seems to want to buy us the drinks.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker will pay for the drinks.

"the drinks are on me."

Correct - use this phrase to inform others that you will cover the cost of the drinks.

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This time the drinks are on me.
Tonight, my friends, the drinks are on me.
Just landed a contract with our Norwegian friends, so the drinks are on me.
Hit a six and the drinks are on me.
Well, boys, I guess the drinks are on me.
The drinks are on me.
Then, when I'm gone tomorrow, the drinks are still on me.
The good news is the bar drinks are on me.
The drinks are on me, my bucko.
Then you know where the drinks are.
Let me show you where the drinks are.
You know, the drinks are cheap.
Maybe because you were screaming about how horrible the drinks are here.
Girls' night out is more fun when the drinks are free.
I'll show you where all the drinks are.
Rameau, the drinks are over there.
Thanks again for the drink. Drinks.
Because you may hit a bump and spill the drink.
There's no cover charge and the drinks are free.
But if you come hear me sing, the drinks are free.

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