Meaning
To pay for something, especially something expensive.
（特に高額の）勘定を支払うこと。
Literal Translation
請求書の下に立って支える
Examples
- The company footed the bill for the training. その研修費用は会社が負担した。
- Who is going to foot the bill for all this? これ全部の費用は誰が払うの？