on a plate

phrase

: without having been earned : as a gift
goals were handed to them on a plate

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Then very talented chefs present that all on a plate, Wayman explains. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Gene therapies and virtual-reality programs—which staged daily tasks, such as placing a fork on a plate, in high-contrast black-and-white—were helping adults with low vision hang on to what remained of their sight. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 Remove the skillet from the heat and place the meatballs on a plate. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 All the dishes were fantastic, but the red pepper goat, which can be served in a wrap, over rice or on a plate with crispy potatoes and slaw, was my favorite, and the honey jerk whole wings were another standout. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on a plate

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“On a plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20plate. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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