splitting the cost
phraseUK /ˈsplɪtɪŋ ðə kɒst/
US /ˈsplɪtɪŋ ðə kɔst/
Sharing the price of something equally with others.
We are splitting the cost of the pizza, so each of us pays five dollars.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Dividing a total amount of money into smaller parts among people.
The roommates are splitting the cost of rent three ways.
3. Each person paying their own part of a group purchase.
After dinner, we agreed on splitting the cost instead of one person paying.
4. Sharing financial responsibility for a project or event.
The club is splitting the cost of new equipment among its members.