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spring for
spring for something
and bounce for somethingSl. to treat someone by buying something. I'm bouncing for pizza. Any takers? Ralph sprang for drinks, and we all had a great time.
spring for
Pay another's expenses, treat, as in I'll spring for the dinner this time. [Slang; c. 1900]
spring for
v. To pay for something: My boss offered to spring for lunch.