dine out on

Idioms  

1. Be invited to dinner because of something one knows about and can discuss. For example, “In a couple of years you will be dining out on this murder” (Ngaio Marsh, A Man Lay Dead, 1934). [First half of 1900s] Also see eat out; sing for one's supper.

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Example Sentences

The Television Academy has around 19,000 voting members, including a core group who dine out on these events four months a year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

Animal geeks will dine out on the rich anecdotes, the historical detours and pithy footnotes, all propelling his momentum.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2022

I do not want to dine out on it.

From New York Times • May 24, 2022

Most of the tallest players in tennis, particularly the Americans, tend to dine out on their serve and supplement that with a respectable forehand.

From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2017

It's Sunday—many orthodox people ... why, Mr. Baker won't even dine out on Sunday.

From Why Marry? by Williams, Jesse Lynch