on the house

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That air of discontent is ramped up when Ray’s two sisters descend on the house for a brittle family reunion. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 Those images are then digitized through CAD, before construction and prop lockdown on the house. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 Being especially kind to your server could even improve your odds of getting a birthday drink or dessert on the house. — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Hop on the house beach cruisers and enjoy a picnic of their excellent jambon beurre sandwiches and a bottle of Scar of the Sea pinot noir. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the house

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“On the house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20house. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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