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/
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.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Split derives from Middle Dutch 'splitten,' meaning 'to divide or break apart.' Bill originates from Latin 'bulla,' denoting a sealed document or official letter, which evolved to mean 'a written account of charges.' The phrase combines these two etymologically distinct words to express the modern concept of dividing payment for a shared expense.
Breakdown
split (Middle Dutch splitten, 'to divide') + bill (Latin bulla, 'sealed document; account of charges'). The compound phrase literally means 'to divide the bill/account.'
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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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