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Wine and Dine


You use the phrase 'Wine and Dine' to indicate that someone is being treated lavishly.

Example of use: “Our company likes to wine and dine its clients.”

 


Interesting fact about Wine and Dine

The origin of the term 'wine and dine' isn’t known; the phrase is a contemporary one that first appeared during the 20th century.