pay someone's way
Fund another's expenses
To pay someone's way is to cover their expenses, whether for a specific occasion or ongoing support.
Parents who pay their child's way through college fund tuition and living costs.
He paid her way on the trip.
To pay your own way is to be financially self-sufficient, not relying on others.
- checkOrder to pay
- billAmount owed, written
- pick up the tabPay everyone's share
- foot the billPay entire cost
- tipEnd or gratuity
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pay someone's wayself-fund
Finance from personal resources
go Dutch · fend for oneself · fend for yourself · stand on one's own two feet · separate checks
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