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BIL/bɪl/

In a British restaurant, the paper that shows the price is the bill. Can we have the bill, please? is the polite request. Pay the bill before you leave. American English often says check for the same paper — learn bill first in Britain.

Meaning

A piece of paper that shows how much you must pay.

Examples

• “Can we have the bill, please?”
• “The bill is on the table.”
• “We split the bill three ways.”

Good to know

the bill (restaurant). pay the bill. Not a bird's beak at A1.

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