It's on me

28th June 2024

It's on me

We use this expression to say that we will pay for something for other people. We often use this when we want to pay for someone’s food or drink in a restaurant or a café.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: It's on me
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
How much are the tickets for the cinema?
Don’t worry, they’re on me.
Oh, that’s great. Thank-you very much.
Example 2
What can I get you to drink? The next round’s on me.
Ooh, great! I’ll have another beer, please.