How to Pronounce "pick up the check"
expression
PIK-uhp-thuh-CHEK
PIK-up-thuh-CHEK
Definition
To pay the bill in a restaurant or similar place, usually for a group of people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtʃɛk
British English
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /tʃˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-uhp-thuh-CHEK
UK
PIK-up-thuh-CHEK
Listen in Context
I'll pick up the check tonight.
Who wants to pick up the check this time?
He offered to pick up the check for everyone.
She insisted on picking up the check after our big dinner.