他只好自己掏腰包。
Tā zhǐhǎo zìjǐ tāo yāobāo.
English
He had to pay out of his own pocket.
掏腰包
to pay out of one's own pocket; to foot the bill
Dictionary entry
to dip into one's pocket; to pay out of pocket; to foot the bill
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掏
腰
包
Nice writing!
See it in sentences
吃饭我来掏腰包。
Chī fàn wǒ lái tāo yāobāo.
English
I will foot the bill for the meal.
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