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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dine out on

Almost a third of Bethell's runs from his eight-Test career came in his breakthrough hundred in Sydney, a knock he cannot dine out on forever.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

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

Don’t you think that unnamed friend and pergola owner is going to dine out on the famous Meghan interview taking place in their backyard for the rest of time?

From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2021

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

From Why Marry? by Jesse Lynch Williams