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(to) foot the bill — to pay
EXAMPLE 1: You paid last time we went to the movies. Let me foot the
bill this time.
ExampLe 2: Fortunately, whenever we go out to dinner with the boss, she
foots the bill.

SyNonYM: to pick up the tab

(to) get it — see Lesson 21

(to be) out of it — not aware or knowledgeable about trends
or modern habits
EXAMPLE 1: Don’t ask for Susan’s advice on fashion. She’s really out of
it. She wears sneakers with everything.
EXAMPLE 2: Betsy has never even heard of Harry Potter. She’s really out
of it!
Note: “Out of it” also means “confused” or “disoriented.” Example:
After staying up all night studying, Ted felt out of it the next day.

spending money — money for minor expenses
EXAMPLE |: Before Tim left for Europe, his parents gave him $400 in
spending money.
EXAMPLE 2: Martin’s parents are paying his college tuition, but he has to
earn his own spending money.
Synonym: pocket money

(to) wine and dine — to take someone out for an evening or
an expensive meal
ExampLe 1: Donna wined and dined Bob and Susan and then presented
them with a contract for the sale of Susan’s Scrumptious Cookies.
EXAMPLE 2: Kate was wined and dined during her trip to Santiago.

(to be on a) winning streak — a series of wins
EXaMpLeE 1: The basketball team hasn’t lost a game all season. They’re
on a winning streak!
EXAMPLE 2: You won 10 games in a row? You’re on a winning streak!
(to) wrap up — to finish
Exampce 1: If you wrap up your homework by eight o’clock, we'll have
time to catch a movie tonight.
EXAMPLE 2: Okay folks, let’s wrap up these exercises so we can go
home early tonight.

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