lunch out
The phrase "lunch out" commonly refers to having lunch away from home or the usual place of work, often in a restaurant or cafe. It can also imply mental distraction in certain contexts.
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Definition
A2Everyday Life
(informal)To eat lunch at a restaurant or away from home or one's usual place of work.
Example
- Let's lunch out today at that new cafe downtown.
- They often lunch out on Fridays to unwind after a busy week.
B1Workplace
(time management)To take a break from work to have lunch outside the usual setting.
Example
- I usually lunch out to get some fresh air and clear my mind.
- Employees are allowed to lunch out for an hour.
B2Colloquial
(slang)To be distracted, daydreaming, or mentally absent, often due to drug use.
Example
- He seemed to be lunching out during the entire meeting.
- She's been lunching out ever since she started using that new medication.
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