split the bill — to divide the cost of something, especially a meal or bill, equally among the people involved
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to divide the cost of something, especially a meal or bill, equally among the people involved
Pronunciation (IPA): /splɪt ðə bɪl/
Korean meaning: 비용을 나누어 내다, 더치페이하다
Korean pronunciation: **스플**릿 더 **빌**
Example Sentences
- After the fancy dinner, they awkwardly realized nobody brought enough money, so they had to split the bill using three different credit cards.
- My date suggested we split the bill, which was refreshing compared to the usual awkward wallet dance.
- When dining with colleagues, it's common practice to split the bill equally.
split the bill
NOUN//splɪt ðə bɪl//
to divide the cost of something, especially a meal or bill, equally among the people involved
After dinner, the four friends decide to split the bill evenly.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Split은 중세 네덜란드어에서 '쪼개다'라는 뜻으로 시작되었고, bill은 라틴어 'bulla'(봉인, 문서)에서 유래하여 '계산서'를 의미하게 되었습니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '계산서를 나누다'는 현대적 표현이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“After the fancy dinner, they awkwardly realized nobody brought enough money, so they had to split the bill using three different credit cards.”
“My date suggested we split the bill, which was refreshing compared to the usual awkward wallet dance.”
“When dining with colleagues, it's common practice to split the bill equally.”
“They decided to split the bill four ways, even though Sarah only ordered a salad while the others had steaks.”
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