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Useful phrase

“My shout.”

Informal Australian English meaning that you will pay or it is your turn to treat.

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Meaning

When to use it

Use it to offer to pay for a drink or coffee.

Examples

Natural examples

  • It's your birthday, my shout. — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • Thanks, I'll get the next one. — Accept and offer to pay another time.
  • Thanks, but I'm happy to get mine. — Politely pay for your own.
Australian English

Usage note

Shout here means buy for someone. It is not a rule that the other person must pay next time.

Practice mission

Try it in real life

Recognise or use this naturally when paying for a small social purchase.

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