Grammar fix
My treat
I will pay
A friendly way to say that you will pay for someone else's food, drink or activity.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
You've had a difficult week, so lunch is my treat.
When my parents come to visit, dinner's always my treat now. They paid for everything when I was a kid, so it feels like my turn.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Today I treat you.
Say: Today's my treat.
'I treat you' is wrong here; say 'my treat' or 'I'll treat you'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Offer to pay for everyone
How warmPracticalA treat
I'll get thisOffer to take care of the bill as it arrives.It's on meFriendly reassurance that you will pay for the meal or drinks.
My treatYou're here · Present paying for someone as a friendly gift.