| 单词 | on the house |
| 释义 | > as lemmason the house P11. Originally U.S. on the house: at the expense of or paid for by the management of a public house, bar, restaurant, or the like (see A. 4b). ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > [adverb] > at expense of tavern on the house1934 1934 J. A. Lee Children of Poor (1949) 26 ‘I must have a drink.’ ‘Here, have one on the house.’ 1958 M. Dickens Man Overboard xiii. 214 Laundry and cleaning were on the house. 1994 Caterer & Hotelkeeper 2 June (Chef Suppl.) 14/2 If they can name each leaf in their salad they can have the meal on the house. 2009 Ireland's Eye Jan. 35/2 The mourners welcomed me with offers of various refreshments. As the drinks were on the house, everyone was in great form. < as lemmas |
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