This one is on



This one is on someone

the cost of this drink or meal will be paid by the person named or designated. A: Should we ask for separate checks or what? B: No, no, this one's on the boss! As the waiter set down the glasses, Fred said, "This one's on me."
See also: on, one, this

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Elma['elmə]
Corneliakawr-NE-lee-ah (German), kor-NE-lyah (Italian), kawr-NAY-lee-ah (Dutch), kər-NEE-lee-ə (English), kər-NEEL-yə (English)German, Romanian, Italian, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Marjorie['ma:dʒəri]
Iakovu-Old Church Slavic
Katherinakath-ə-REE-nə (English), kə-THREE-nə (English), kah-te-REE-nah (German)English (Rare), German
Yesenia-Spanish (Latin American)