OKTOBERFEST PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 204 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Sunday, 7 October 2018 pick up the tab MUSIC In 1810 Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany took place during one week in October. Over the years the date was changed to September because warmer weather attracts more visitors. MUSIC The second largest Oktoberfest held outside of Germany is in Canada. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, located in the Canadian province of Ontario, is an annual nine-day festival spread over 18 days. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 204…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… pick up the tab QUOTE Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life. — George Bernard Shaw MUSIC pick up the tab … means to pay for something that is not your responsibility…to pay the entire bill Since it is your and you are driving, I can buy the gas. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… pick up the tab Since you are driving, I’ll pick up the tab for gas. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … pick up the tab I was surprised that my younger brother picked up the tab for dinner last night. Millennials are picking up the tab for my generation’s wastefulness. Taxpayers will have to pick up the tab for the city’s metro expansion. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Should alcohol be sold online? An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com MUSIC If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend. Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… a liquid refreshment Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know ALTERNATIVES pick up the bill Thank you for offering to pick up the bill. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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