掏
腰
包
t
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y
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b
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Definitions
1. to dip into one's pocket
2. to pay out of pocket
3. to foot the bill
Components
掏
tāo
–
to fish out (from pocket)
腰包
yāo bāo
–
waist purse (old)
Related Words
自掏腰包
zì tāo yāo bāo
–
to pay out of one's own pocket