This one is on Meaning in English
expression
ˈðɪs/, /ðɪs/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
THIS wuhn iz AHN
ðˈɪs/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɒn
this WON iz ON
Definition
You use 'this one is on' to offer to pay for something, like a meal or a drink, for someone else. It shows that you are taking responsibility for the cost.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often said in restaurants, bars, or cafés. Typically used with 'me' at the end: 'This one is on me.' Can also apply to other expenses. Sounds generous and sociable.
Spanish: esta la pago yo - esto corre por mi cuentaPortuguese (BR): essa é por minha contaPortuguese (PT): esta é por minha contaChinese (Simplified): 这次我请客 - 这顿我来付Chinese (Traditional): 這次我請客 - 這頓我來付Hindi: इसका खर्चा मेरा हैArabic: هذه على حسابيBengali: এবার আমি দিচ্ছি - এটা আমার তরফ থেকেRussian: это за мой счётJapanese: 今回は私のおごり - 私が払いますVietnamese: lần này tôi trả - tôi mờiKorean: 이번에는 내가 낼게 - 이번엔 내 차례야Turkish: bu benden - bu sefer ben ödeyeceğimUrdu: اس بار میں دے رہا ہوں - یہ میری طرف سے ہےIndonesian: kali ini saya yang traktir - ini dari saya
Example Sentences
Don't worry about the bill—this one is on me.
basic
You bought last time, so this one is on me.
basic
Let’s celebrate! This one is on me.
basic
Hey guys, drinks tonight—this one is on me!
natural
If you insist on helping me move, this one is on me next time we go out.
natural
She smiled and said, 'This one is on me, enjoy your dinner.'
natural