go out for
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Many people, he has said, can't go out for a pint on a Friday, can't take the kids out, and can't go on holiday owing to the pressure on their finances.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Certain offenses are so egregious that they can result in immediate dismissal proceedings — without paychecks continuing to go out for prolonged periods.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
They can go out for dinner and entertainment regularly without worrying about their household budgets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
As great a cook as Daisy is, we like to go out for dinner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
“You know I convinced him to go out for the football team last year? He thinks he’s such a gift to women, but he was nothing without me.”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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