掏腰包 (tāo yāo bāo): Pay out of one's own pocket — Meaning & Stroke Order

Despite the tight budget, he still paid out of his own pocket to fund this community event.

Are you really willing to pay out of your own pocket every time we have a gathering?

He offered to pay for the meal today.

He did not pay out of his own pocket for that unexpected expense; instead, he applied for reimbursement.

In order to buy that expensive piano for their child, the parents paid out of their own pocket without hesitation.

To support this project, the company decided to provide additional funding out of its own pocket.

For this team-building event, the boss generously paid out of his own pocket to treat everyone to a high-end restaurant.