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What does “eat out” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
To have a meal at a restaurant rather than at home
“We eat out most Friday nights.”
From the B2 lesson Food for Thought (food and eating habits).
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What does “eat out” mean?
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