feed the kitty
feed the kitty
To give money to a collection or pool. (A "kitty" is such a collection of money.) Once everyone has fed the kitty, I'll deal the next hand.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
feed the kitty
Fig. to contribute money. (A kitty here is a small collection of money.) Please feed the kitty. Make a contribution to help sick children. Come on, Bill. Feed the kitty. You can afford a dollar for a good cause.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
feed the kitty
Contribute money to a pool or reserve, as in I can't make a big donation this year, but I'm willing to feed the kitty something. This term, originating in gambling, incorporates a pun, since kitty can mean "cat" as well as "pool." [Late 1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- fatten the kitty
- kitty
- a hand with
- a hand with (something)
- on one's
- on someone's
- (Can I) give you a lift?
- out of one's
- (I've) got to go
- save someone's skin