It's my "shout" - origin ?

Posted by R. Berg January 27, 2001In reply to It's my "shout" - origin ? posted by Steven McEwan on January 26, 2001

I'd like to find out the origin of the phrase "shout", when used to mean "turn to buy", especially in relation to buying alcohol - eg "It's my shout".

My reference books don't say anything about this one. I'm just guessing, but could it be based on shouting to the bartender, "Four more beers over here, please," or whatever?

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