keep the change

Examples (10)

• The coffee was $4.50, I gave her a five-dollar bill and said, "Keep the change."
• I told the taxi driver to keep the change as a tip for the quick ride.
• "That'll be $28," said the pizza delivery guy. "Here's $30, keep the change."
• She was in such a hurry that she just threw the money on the counter and told the cashier to keep the change.
• It was only a few coins, so he waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, you can keep the change."
• The service at the restaurant was exceptional, so we were happy to tell the waiter to keep the change.
• He's a regular customer and he almost always tells me to keep the change.
• After paying for the newspaper, the old man smiled and gestured for the vendor to keep the change.
• Will you tell the porter to keep the change if he helps with our bags?
• "Here's the money for the tickets," she said. "And please, keep the change for your trouble."