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When can I use the expression "keep the change"?

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Rebecca

The expression "keep the change" can be used whenever you pay someone with cash and you want them to keep the full amount that you paid them instead of them giving exact change back to you. This expression is used to indicate that you want to tip the person from the amount that you paid them, so they can keep the extra money they owe you as a tip. Ex: I gave my taxi driver a $20 bill for the $10 ride and I told him to keep the change. Ex: Here's 10 dollars to go pick up a coffee for me. Keep the change!

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