Pad the bill In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pad the bill", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-11 10:09

Meaning of Pad the bill

Pad the bill phrase

To add extra items or fees that are unnecessary or not correct to the bill to gain more money.
 

 

The mechanic padded the bill with unnecessarily additional services.

This hospital has been suspended while the complaint about its padding the bill of patients is being investigated.

Grammar and Usage of Pad the bill

Verb Forms

  • padded the bill
  • padding the bill

The verb "pad" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Pad the bill

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the verb "pad".
 

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