dish up

The term "dish up" originates from the practice of serving food, but it also has broader informal uses.

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Definition

A2Cooking

(common)To serve food onto plates for eating.

Example

  • She dished up the pasta for everyone at the table.

B1General

(informal)To present or offer something, often implying it's not of high quality.

Example

  • The event organizers dished up a rather boring presentation.

B2Social

(informal)To spread gossip or rumors.

Example

  • They love to dish up the latest office gossip during lunch.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dish up":

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