Cool MateMeaning of On the house
A phrase indicating that something is provided without charge.
In simple words: Something is free and paid by the owner.
On the house in a sentence
- The drinks tonight are on the house, so enjoy!
- When we got the check, the dessert was on the house.
- At this cafe, the coffee is often on the house during happy hour.
- He was thrilled when the manager said the next round was on the house.
How to use On the house
Used in informal settings, especially in hospitality, to indicate that a service or item is free. Not suitable for formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a generous host at a house party giving everything away for free.
Related words
Collocations with On the house
- on the house drinks
- on the house food
- on the house service
- on the house offer
- on the house bill
Synonyms for On the house
- gratis
- complimentary
- free of charge
- on the house
- without payment
Common mistakes with On the house
- Believing it only refers to drinks.
- Confusing it with 'on the job', which means working.
- Using it in formal situations where it's inappropriate.
On the house appears in
On the house in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
على حساب المطعم
شيء مجاني ويدفعه المالك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খরচ ছাড়া
কোনো জিনিস বিনামূল্যে দেওয়া হচ্ছে, যার খরচ মালিক বহন করছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Ginge aufs Haus
Etwas ist gratis und wird vom Besitzer bezahlt.
- SpanishEspañol
Por cuenta de la casa
Algo es gratis y lo paga el dueño.
- Persianفارسی
مهمان صاحبخانه
یه چیزی مجانیه و صاحب مغازه پولشو میده.
- FrenchFrançais
Offert par la maison
Quelque chose est gratuit et payé par le propriétaire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
On the house
कुछ मुफ़्त है और मालिक द्वारा भुगतान किया गया है।
- ItalianItaliano
Offerto dalla casa
Qualcosa è gratis e pagato dal proprietario.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Por conta da casa
Algo é grátis e pago pelo dono.
- RussianРусский
За счет заведения
Что-то бесплатно, и за это платит владелец.
- Urduاردو
مفت
کوئی چیز مفت ہے اور اس کی ادائیگی مالک کر رہا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
免费提供
某物是免费的，由店主支付。
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Frequently asked questions about On the house
What does On the house mean?
Something is free and paid by the owner.
What is the definition of On the house?
A phrase indicating that something is provided without charge.
How do you use On the house in a sentence?
The drinks tonight are on the house, so enjoy!
Can you give another example of On the house?
When we got the check, the dessert was on the house.
What are synonyms for On the house?
Common alternatives include gratis, complimentary, free of charge, on the house, without payment.
What words go with On the house?
It commonly pairs with on the house drinks, on the house food, on the house service, on the house offer, on the house bill.
What are common mistakes when using On the house?
Believing it only refers to drinks. Confusing it with 'on the job', which means working. Using it in formal situations where it's inappropriate.
How do you pronounce On the house?
US: //ɑn ðə haʊs//, UK: //ɒn ðə haʊs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is On the house formal or informal?
"On the house" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use On the house?
Used in informal settings, especially in hospitality, to indicate that a service or item is free. Not suitable for formal contexts.