pay a bill

This page is about the collocation pay a bill

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to pay the amount stated on a bill

For example

  • I have to pay my electricity bill this week.

  • If the bill hasn't been paid by the end of the week, they'll cut the power.

Note:
Related collocations include "pay a fine", "pay a debt" and "pay a ransom"

Quick Quiz

I couldn't pay my gas bill, so I called the gas company and

a. asked for more pay

b. asked for more time

c. asked for more bills
a) asked for more pay b) asked for more time c) asked for more bills

Contributor: Matt Errey