It's on me Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈmi
ITS-ON-MEE
ɪts/ /ˈɒn/ /mˈiː
ITS-ON-MEE
Definition
A friendly expression you say when you offer to pay for something, like a meal, for someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and friendly, commonly used in restaurants, cafes, or social gatherings when paying for food or drinks. Rarely used for expensive items. Sometimes shortened to just 'on me.' Not literal—don’t use in formal writing.
Spanish: yo invito - corre por mi cuentaPortuguese (BR): é por minha contaPortuguese (PT): é por minha contaChinese (Simplified): 我请客Chinese (Traditional): 我請客Hindi: मैं दूँगा - मेरी तरफ़ सेArabic: عليّ الحساب - على حسابيBengali: আমি দিচ্ছি - আমার পক্ষ থেকেRussian: я угощаюJapanese: 私のおごり - 私が払うよVietnamese: để tôi trả - tôi mờiKorean: 내가 쏜다 - 내가 낼게Turkish: bendenUrdu: میری طرف سےIndonesian: aku yang traktir - aku yang bayar
Example Sentences
Don't worry about the bill, it's on me.
basic
Lunch is on me today.
basic
Drinks after work? It’s on me!
basic
You got dinner last time, so it’s on me tonight.
natural
If anyone wants dessert, it’s on me.
natural
Let’s celebrate your promotion—it’s on me this time!
natural