bill please
/bɪl pliz/phrase★Beginner— request for the bill at a restaurant
informal
A polite way to ask for the bill or check at a restaurant or cafe.
When the waiter asked if we wanted dessert, I replied, 'No, just the bill please.'
This shows using the phrase to indicate you're ready to pay.
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Common in English-speaking countries, especially in casual dining settings.
Collocations
bill pleaserequest for the bill
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💡Pro Tip
Politeness
Adding 'please' makes the request more polite.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the common practice of requesting a bill (invoice) for payment in restaurants.
📝Usage Notes
Used in informal settings, typically when the meal is finished and you're ready to pay.
Word Breakdown
bill
invoice or check for payment
rootplease
polite request
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