on the house — paid for by the establishment; free of charge
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: paid for by the establishment; free of charge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ðə haʊs/
Korean meaning: 가게에서 무료로 제공하는
Korean pronunciation: **온** 더 **하우스**
Example Sentences
- After waiting two hours for our food, the manager said dessert was on the house.
- The hotel offered breakfast on the house to apologize for the noisy construction.
- It's your birthday? Then this round of shots is on the house!
on the house
ADVERB//ɑːn ðə haʊs//
paid for by the establishment; free of charge
a friendly waiter carries a tray with a slice of chocolate cake toward a surprised customer sitting at a dinner table. The waiter smiles warmly and gestures that the dessert is complimentary. The customer looks delighted and surprised, pointing at themselves with a questioning expression. The waiter nods enthusiastically while setting down the free dessert. Other diners in the background notice the generous gesture and smile approvingly. The restaurant owner watches from behind the counter with a satisfied expression. something being provided free of charge by the establishment
Anniversary drinks on the house for the spouse, with crumbs for the mouse!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
문자 그대로 '집(가게)에 의해서'라는 뜻에서 유래. 가게 주인이 비용을 부담한다는 의미로 발전했다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“After waiting two hours for our food, the manager said dessert was on the house.”
“The hotel offered breakfast on the house to apologize for the noisy construction.”
“It's your birthday? Then this round of shots is on the house!”
“The coffee shop owner gave us cake on the house because we were regular customers.”
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