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I'm going out to dinner vs I'm going out for dinner

Both sentences are correct and commonly used in English. They convey essentially the same meaning.
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I'm going out to dinner

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that the speaker is leaving to have dinner at a restaurant or someone else's house.

Examples:

  • I'm going out to dinner with my friends tonight.
  • She said she's going out to dinner with her colleagues.
  • Are you going out to dinner or cooking at home?
  • Jun 28, 2022 ... I'm going out to dinner with my grandmother. What do we talk about? What questions or anything can I talk to her about? All related (47).
  • Sep 15, 2019 ... What is the difference between I'm going out TO dinner and I'm going out FOR dinner ? What is the difference between i'm about to eat dinner ...
  • Feb 21, 2014 ... I'm going out to dinner with my family. To go out to dinner and to go out for dinner can be used interchangeably. S · sinkya. Senior Member.
  • Jun 28, 2024 ... If I know I'm going out to dinner, I will have a small snack instead of lunch to save more calories for dinner. If it's spontaneous, then I ...
  • Dec 21, 2023 ... I'm sorry but I'm going out to dinner ... more. December 21, 2023 · humorous_resources's profile picture · humorous_resources. •. Follow.
  • Nov 15, 2017 ... I soak my trays every morning for twenty minutes. So that I can sneak some food with them on, if I'm going out to dinner at night I'll refrain ...
  • Puke? I'm going out to dinner.” I'm reminded of these words every time there's a news item about Wall Street greed, corruption, malfeasance, negligence, or ...
  • Sep 21, 2011 ... 2. <p>Unfortunately, if you do the inviting, you would be typically expected to pay.</p>. <p>Maybe just word it as, “I'm going out to dinner on ...
  • Sep 10, 2021 ... Dear Diary, I am very excited this morning. I'm going out to dinner tonight for my friend's birthday. We are going to spend the day in the ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm going out for dinner
  • I'm going out for a meal

I'm going out for dinner

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also indicates that the speaker is leaving to have dinner at a restaurant or someone else's house.

Examples:

  • I'm going out for dinner with my family tonight.
  • He always goes out for dinner on Fridays.
  • Let's go out for dinner to celebrate.
  • Oct 15, 2015 ... I'm going out for dinner tonight, but can't decide which heels to wear! Which shoes do you think go better with my #vintagechanel purse and Demode fashion ...
  • Dec 31, 2023 ... I'm going out for dinner in the evening (when the sun's gone down - no need for SPF) but my face is shiny/dirty from the day. I'll want to double cleanse my ...
  • Sep 15, 2019 ... What is the difference between I'm going out TO dinner and I'm going out FOR dinner ? What is the difference between i'm about to eat dinner ...
  • Feb 21, 2014 ... I would use A except that I would say "I'm going out for dinner with my family" (not "with my family for dinner"). To me "going out for dinner" ...
  • Dec 15, 2018 ... An etiquette question for the group: I'm going out for dinner with a group of people to celebrate my birthday. I picked the restaurant, I ...
  • Aug 2, 2023 ... 10 likes, 0 comments - thermomatrix_traceysever on August 2, 2023: "Dinner is done! I'm going out for dinner tonight, so whipped up a ...
  • Dec 9, 2021 ... So I'm either like, OK, well, I'm going out for dinner and this is going to cost me or I can't really afford this at the moment, so I'm ...
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... I'm going out for dinner as you all know wear makeup because I'm only out of shower and I just feel real clean with my skincare. Oh and I ...
  • Sep 6, 2021 ... The trouble is, when I know I'm going out for dinner and won't hit my calories for the day, I find it really hard not to think 'screw it' the ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm going out to dinner
  • I'm going out for a meal

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