We were taken out for a meal at the company's expense.

公司出钱请我们外出就餐。

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"Wallet threat" is the reluctant act of pulling one's wallet out as a sign of willingness to pay for a meal that was assumed to be a treat.

“钱包威胁”是指这样一种行为：人们不情愿地把自己的钱包掏出来，表示愿意为一顿原以为是他人请客的饭局买单。

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He had no intention of paying for the meal out of his own pocket.

他不想自己掏腰包付饭钱。

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"And when he shook my hand, inside was $400,and he said I want you to take the students out for a good meal."

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Other options discussed included an evening drop-in club, care in the home and taking the disabled person out for a meal, while the carer has a break.

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In response to the report, Applebee's and Chili's pointed out that while one meal may have been singled out, they do offer healthy options for children.

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Would you gladly fork over the price of a meal in exchange for missing out on years of heartache and thousands of dollars lost?

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