dine out on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To be invited to dinner because of one's conversation about (a particular subject or incident).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
được mời ăn tối vì trò chuyện về một chủ đề hoặc sự kiện
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[…] worse things can happen than a picked pocket. One can dine out on that for a season.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dine out on” mean?
To be invited to dinner because of one's conversation about (a particular subject or incident).
Is “dine out on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.