wine and dine
設宴招待某人,通常是為了討好或追求某人的支持或友誼
口語·表達宴請拉攏
英文釋義
to entertain someone with lavish food and drink, typically in order to establish or maintain a relationship or gain favor
例句
The company wined and dined the clients to secure the big deal.
典故來源
源自上流社會社交習慣,用美酒佳肴款待以建立關系。