掏腰包

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tāoyāobāo ㄊㄠㄧㄠㄅㄠ

- to dip into one's pocket to pay out of pocket to foot the bill

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally: dig into the waist pouch
Meaning: Either to pay for something out of your own pocket, or, for a pickpocket, to steal money.

Words with 掏腰包

Ending with 掏腰包

自掏腰包 zìtāoyāobāo pay out of one's own pocket

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