What is another word for picking up the tab?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪkɪŋ ˌʌp ðə tˈab] (IPA) 
In social gatherings or business meetings, it's common to offer to pay for someone else's expenses or for the whole group. This can be called picking up the tab, but there are plenty of other ways to express the same idea. For instance, one can offer to foot the bill, handle the expenses, or even simply say "I'll pay". In a more formal setting, phrases like "assume the costs" or "take on the burden" can be used. And if the situation calls for splitting the bill, one can suggest going Dutch, each paying their own way. Regardless of the phrasing used, the gesture of covering someone else's expenses is always appreciated.
