Historical clue formulations

• "Don't worry about the check" — 2025-09-18
• "I'll take the blame" — 2024-08-02
• "My treat!" — 2023-02-07
• "Don't reach for your wallet!" — 2022-11-16
• "Put away your wallet!" — 2019-10-22
• "Your money's no good here" — 2019-03-03
• "I got the check" — 2018-03-25
• Treater's phrase — 2017-04-25
• "I'm paying" — 2015-12-14
• "Got it covered!" — 2013-12-11
• "My treat" — 2012-10-17
• "My treat" — 2011-05-27
• "Put your wallet away, I've got this one" — 2011-04-14
• Treater's phrase — 2011-03-06
• "I'll get this" — 2007-01-07
• Welcome words from a dinner companion — 2005-04-17
• "My treat!" — 2005-02-21
• Treater's words — 1998-08-09