Idiom of the Day: On the House by admin | Dec 12, 2015 | Idioms | 0 comments On the house means that you can get free food and drinks, usually at a restaurant or bar. The company (restaurant or bar) is paying for the food and drinks for you. Example: Don’t worry about paying for your wine. It’s on the house tonight. Submit a Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.