wine and dine
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌwaɪn ən ˈdaɪn/
Definition
To entertain someone lavishly with fine food and drinks, often to impress them or gain their favor.
Examples
The lobbyist spent the evening trying to wine and dine the senator at an exclusive club.
They wine and dine potential investors to show them the company's success.
After being wined and dined all weekend, the candidate was finally ready to sign the contract.
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