This one is on someone

This one is on someone
This one is on someone
the cost of this drink or meal will be paid by the person named or designated. •

A: Should we ask for separate checks or what? B: No, no, this one's on the boss!

As the waiter set down the glasses, Fred said, “This one's on me.”


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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