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put one's legs under someone's mahogany

idiom
Meaning

To dine with someone.


Examples
SIMPLE

I hope you can put your legs under my mahogany this weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of working together, he finally invited his boss to put his legs under his mahogany for a home-cooked meal.

COMPLEX

The host graciously invited the weary travelers to put their legs under his mahogany, offering them a warm meal and a respite from their long journey.

Anchors to
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  2. 02

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    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

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  6. 06

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    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

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  8. 08

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    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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