pay the bills

Literally, to pay for one's expenses (such as rent, utilities, etc.). I'm so broke this month that I can hardly pay the bills. Being an actor won't necessarily pay the bills, honey, so I think you should study something else in college.

See also: bill, pay

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

be (something) to the good
be to the good
go broke
to the good
all found
advance (something) to (one)
advance to
same here
advanced
advance

References in classic literature

I'll let Leonce pay the bills. I wonder what he'll say when he sees the bills.

Awakening and Selected Short Stories

Every one of these minor firms claimed and received the privilege of drawing bills on Pizzituti, Turlington & Branca for amounts varying from four to six thousand pounds--on no better security than a verbal understanding that the money to pay the bills should be forwarded before they fell due.

Miss or Mrs

Take my luggage on board the Campania to-morrow afternoon, and pay the bill at the hotel.

The Yellow Crayon

"Never mind; you tell them I'll pay the bill!" and he vanished, nodding genially to an acquaintance who drove by.

Anna Karenina

Additionally, Lawson is recommending all seniors make sure their senior exemptions are in place and carefully check their bills -- especially those who pay the bills through escrow with their mortgage as mortgage companies simply pay the bill.

Township assessor urges lookout for bill errors

Justice Amir Hani Muslim inquired you use electricity but why you don't pay the bills.

Why federal government is unsuccessful in recovering its outstanding dues: CJ

Qaimkhani also requested the media to play a role in creating awareness among the citizens so that they pay the bills regularly.

DG HDA advises WASA consumers to clear dues, avert disconnection

Summary: BEIRUT: Caretaker Finance Minister Raya Hassan refuted Thursday the claims of caretaker Energy and Water Minister Jibran Bassil that she had refused to pay the bills of Egyptian gas which Lebanon receives.

Hassan: We are paying all gas bills to Egypt

Or maybe they have been awarded a Macmillan grant to help pay the bills? A recent Macmillan survey found that two thirds of cancer patients struggling financially say paying fuel bills is their biggest money worry.

Speak out; LETTERS

However, he claimed his sons couldn't pay the bills because they were supporting their wives and children, along with him, his wife, two daughters and two other sons.

Power ordeal ends for family

According to the VA, some veterans received phone calls from a man indicating he was from the "VA pharmacy" who asked veterans for their Social Security number and a list of medications because of "new co-pay regulations." Officials said the caller told the veterans they owe $800 because of a co-pay change at the VA and asked for credit card information to pay the bills.

Veterans warned about prescription scam

"Making films doesn't pay the bills," says Jeremy, 24, who declines to give his last name.

Is porn an option? Some young gay men turn to sex work to pay for school. Not all of them regret it

But the staff may close up shop as the state looks into the shady way the folks at WCRS pay the bills: bingo nights.

Blind bet: Ohio goes after bingo

If you fall off a roof and wind up in a wheelchair, how are you going to pay the bills? That's what disability insurance is for.

Planning for trouble

词组	pay the bills
释义	pay the bills pay the bills Literally, to pay for one's expenses (such as rent, utilities, etc.). I'm so broke this month that I can hardly pay the bills. Being an actor won't necessarily pay the bills, honey, so I think you should study something else in college. See also: bill, pay Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: be (something) to the good be to the good go broke to the good all found advance (something) to (one) advance to same here advanced advance References in classic literature I'll let Leonce pay the bills. I wonder what he'll say when he sees the bills. Awakening and Selected Short Stories Every one of these minor firms claimed and received the privilege of drawing bills on Pizzituti, Turlington & Branca for amounts varying from four to six thousand pounds--on no better security than a verbal understanding that the money to pay the bills should be forwarded before they fell due. Miss or Mrs Take my luggage on board the Campania to-morrow afternoon, and pay the bill at the hotel. The Yellow Crayon "Never mind; you tell them I'll pay the bill!" and he vanished, nodding genially to an acquaintance who drove by. Anna Karenina Additionally, Lawson is recommending all seniors make sure their senior exemptions are in place and carefully check their bills -- especially those who pay the bills through escrow with their mortgage as mortgage companies simply pay the bill. Township assessor urges lookout for bill errors Justice Amir Hani Muslim inquired you use electricity but why you don't pay the bills. Why federal government is unsuccessful in recovering its outstanding dues: CJ Qaimkhani also requested the media to play a role in creating awareness among the citizens so that they pay the bills regularly. DG HDA advises WASA consumers to clear dues, avert disconnection Summary: BEIRUT: Caretaker Finance Minister Raya Hassan refuted Thursday the claims of caretaker Energy and Water Minister Jibran Bassil that she had refused to pay the bills of Egyptian gas which Lebanon receives. Hassan: We are paying all gas bills to Egypt Or maybe they have been awarded a Macmillan grant to help pay the bills? A recent Macmillan survey found that two thirds of cancer patients struggling financially say paying fuel bills is their biggest money worry. Speak out; LETTERS However, he claimed his sons couldn't pay the bills because they were supporting their wives and children, along with him, his wife, two daughters and two other sons. Power ordeal ends for family According to the VA, some veterans received phone calls from a man indicating he was from the "VA pharmacy" who asked veterans for their Social Security number and a list of medications because of "new co-pay regulations." Officials said the caller told the veterans they owe $800 because of a co-pay change at the VA and asked for credit card information to pay the bills. Veterans warned about prescription scam "Making films doesn't pay the bills," says Jeremy, 24, who declines to give his last name. Is porn an option? Some young gay men turn to sex work to pay for school. Not all of them regret it But the staff may close up shop as the state looks into the shady way the folks at WCRS pay the bills: bingo nights. Blind bet: Ohio goes after bingo If you fall off a roof and wind up in a wheelchair, how are you going to pay the bills? That's what disability insurance is for. Planning for trouble
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