blow (one) to (something)

blow (one) to (something)

slang To pay for something for oneself or someone else. My date tonight blew me to dinner, which was a nice treat.See also: blow

blow someone to something

Sl. to pay for something or someone, such as a meal, a movie, a drink, etc. Let me blow you to a meal. I think I'll blow myself to a fancy dessert.See also: blow

blow someone to

Treat someone to something, as in Let me blow you to dinner. [Slang; late 1800s] See also: blow, someone

blow someone to something

tv. to treat someone to something, such as a meal, a movie, a drink, etc. I think I’ll blow myself to a fancy dessert. See also: blow, someone, something