American Idioms and Expressions

Wine And Dine Someone Idiom

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wine and dine (someone) What does wine and dine (someone) mean?	to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish manner	My uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients.
wine and dine (someone) What does wine and dine (someone) mean?	to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish manner	My uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients. eating Idioms
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