Grammar fix
cover expenses
pay costs
to have enough money to pay for the things you need or the costs of something.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Her part-time job helps her cover her living expenses while she studies at university.
In my opinion, scholarships are important because they help students cover their tuition and living expenses, making education more accessible.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The budget covers for all expenses.
Say: The budget covers all expenses.
'Cover expenses' — no 'for' (that's 'cover for someone').
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Defray expenditures' is archaic/formal; 'cover expenses' is the natural phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
cover expenses
- travel
- living
- all your
- monthly