掏腰包

tāo yāo bāo

Dictionary entry

to dip into one's pocket; to pay out of pocket; to foot the bill

What does 掏腰包 mean?

掏腰包 (tāo yāo bāo) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to dip into one's pocket; to pay out of pocket; to foot the bill

Character breakdown

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掏tāoto fish out (from pocket) · to scoop 腰yāothe waist and lower back · (bound form) kidney of an animal (as food)包Bāosurname Bao

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掏腰包

tāo yāo bāo

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