Word: 掏腰包 (tāoyāobāo) 掏腰包 dictionary entry tāoyāobāo to dip into one's pocket Full dictionary entry for 掏腰包 Example sentences using 掏腰包 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 修理费不该由我掏腰包。 Xiūlǐ fèi bùgāi yóu wǒ tāoyāobāo. I shouldn't have to pay the repair costs out of my own pocket. 这顿饭谁来掏腰包？ Zhè dùnfàn shéi lái tāoyāobāo? Who's going to pay for this meal?