How to Pronounce "pick up the tab"
expression
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtæb
PIK-up-thuh-TAB
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈæb
PIK-up-thuh-TAB
Definition
To pay the bill at a restaurant, bar, or other place, usually for a group of people. It means covering the cost for everyone present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtæb
British English
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈæb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-up-thuh-TAB
UK
PIK-up-thuh-TAB
Listen in Context
I will pick up the tab for dinner tonight.
She offered to pick up the tab at the café.
Who’s going to pick up the tab for lunch?
Don’t worry about it—I’ll pick up the tab this time.