dine out on



dine out on

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.
See also: dine, on, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Horea-Romanian
EugÊNia-Portuguese
KateyKAY-teeEnglish
Dewi (1)-Welsh
Ernie['ɜ:ni]
Brunella-Italian