on the cuff
赊账购买或使用,不立即支付
口语·请求赊账或免费获取
英文释义
to buy something on credit or without paying immediately
例句
I forgot my wallet, so could you put this meal on the cuff? I'll pay you back tomorrow.
典故来源
源自19世纪美国酒吧,酒保会将顾客的赊账记录在衬衫袖口上,后来引申为赊账或免费获得。