charge (something) against (something)

charge (something) against (something)

To pay for something from a specific account or category of funds. When you're traveling, just charge everything against your company account. A: "Will I get reimbursed if I charge this plane ticket against my personal bank account?" B: "Just charge it against petty cash instead."
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

charge something against something

to debit or assign the cost of something against something. Can I charge this item against the entertainment account? Don't even try to charge it against your business expenses.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • charge against
  • charge up to
  • charge (something) (up) to (something)
  • on account of
  • on account of (someone or something)
  • on account of somebody/something
  • accrue
  • accrue to
  • accrue to (something)
  • pay through