english
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In addition to the idiom beginning with DINE, Also see EAT (DINE) OUT; WINE AND DINE.
American Heritage Idioms
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dine out on sth
mainly UK
to entertain people, especially at a meal, by telling them about an experience you have had
• For months I've been dining out on the story of what happened when my house got flooded., dine on/upon sth
to eat something as a meal
• We dined on salmon and strawberries., dine out
to go to a restaurant to eat your evening meal
• We rarely dine out these days.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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verb ADV. al fresco the joys of dining al fresco | in style We dined in style in the hotel restaurant. | out Dining out in attractive surroundings is one of life's great pleasures. PREP. on We dined on fresh local fish.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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verb
eat:
Please dine with us at nine o'clock.
Simple Definitions