Hi
Can I "pick up the tab" for a gym or a swimming pool?
How about "picking up the tab for insurance costs" - I think I've seen such a sentence on the Internet.
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From this website: Debt Management Articles: Losing Your Job
Keep in mind, your employer won't pick up the tab for your insurance costs when you're no longer employed. You'll be responsible for the payments.
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