informal 2K

On the house

🇬🇧 UK //ɒn ðə haʊs// 🇺🇸 US //ɑn ðə haʊs//

Значение 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 в предложении

• 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.

Как использовать 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.

Похожие слова

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.

Частые вопросы о "On the house"

Что значит "On the house"?

Something is free and paid by the owner.

Какое определение у "On the house"?

A phrase indicating that something is provided without charge.

Как использовать "On the house" в предложении?

The drinks tonight are on the house, so enjoy!

Можешь привести ещё один пример с "On the house"?

When we got the check, the dessert was on the house.

Какие синонимы у "On the house"?

Распространённые варианты: gratis, complimentary, free of charge, on the house, without payment.

Какие слова сочетаются с "On the house"?

Часто сочетается с on the house drinks, on the house food, on the house service, on the house offer, on the house bill.

Какие частые ошибки при использовании "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.

Как произносится "On the house"?

US: //ɑn ðə haʊs//, UK: //ɒn ðə haʊs//. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.

"On the house" формальное или неформальное?

"On the house" неформальное, поэтому подходит для непринуждённых разговоров с друзьями и семьёй.

Когда стоит использовать "On the house"?

Used in informal settings, especially in hospitality, to indicate that a service or item is free. Not suitable for formal contexts.