Meaning of the word "foot the bill" in English

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foot the bill

US /fʊt ðə bɪl/
UK /fʊt ðə bɪl/
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Idiom

1.

to pay for something, especially something expensive

Example:
My parents always have to foot the bill when we go out to eat.
The company agreed to foot the bill for the entire conference.
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