Dine out on
verb
To go out to a restaurant to eat.
After a long week, we decided to dine out on Friday night.
Often appears as...
- dine out on weekends
- dine out on special occasions
verb
To constantly share or retell a particular story or event, especially to gain attention or personal benefit.
Ever since he met the president, he has been dining out on that story.
Often appears as...
- dine out on a story
- dine out on an experience
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To go out to a restaurant to eat.
After a long week, we decided to dine out on Friday night.
Often appears as...
- dine out on weekends
- dine out on special occasions
verb
To constantly share or retell a particular story or event, especially to gain attention or personal benefit.
Ever since he met the president, he has been dining out on that story.
Often appears as...
- dine out on a story
- dine out on an experience
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Occasional Treat
Used when suggesting dining out as a break from routine or celebration, not a daily habit.
Let's dine out this weekend to celebrate your promotion!
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Phrasing
More common in casual conversation, not for formal writing or formal invitations.
We should totally dine out on Friday!
Pro Tip 3/3Social Activity
Implies enjoying a meal in a social context, can suggest the company is as important as the meal.
We love to dine out with friends and catch up.
Pro Tip 1/3Occasional Treat
Used when suggesting dining out as a break from routine or celebration, not a daily habit.
Let's dine out this weekend to celebrate your promotion!
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Phrasing
More common in casual conversation, not for formal writing or formal invitations.
We should totally dine out on Friday!
Pro Tip 3/3Social Activity
Implies enjoying a meal in a social context, can suggest the company is as important as the meal.
We love to dine out with friends and catch up.
Pro Tip 1/3Occasional Treat
Used when suggesting dining out as a break from routine or celebration, not a daily habit.
Let's dine out this weekend to celebrate your promotion!
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Phrasing
More common in casual conversation, not for formal writing or formal invitations.
We should totally dine out on Friday!
Pro Tip 3/3Social Activity
Implies enjoying a meal in a social context, can suggest the company is as important as the meal.
We love to dine out with friends and catch up.
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