dine out
Britishverb
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to dine away from home, esp in a restaurant
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(foll by on) to have dinner at the expense of someone else mainly for the sake of one's knowledge or conversation about (a subject or story)
Example Sentences
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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
People dine out more or buy more takeout when they are confident about the economy.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
For cardholders, figuring out which card offers the best value can be tricky, and often depends on lifestyle factors like how often people travel or dine out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
People dine out or buy more takeout when they are confident about the economy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
"Yes, we'll have to dine out in the woods sometimes on this trip," put in Mrs. Laning.
From The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College by Stratemeyer, Edward
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