| 词汇 | present something on a silver platter |
| 释义 | (redirected from present something on a silver platter)on a silver platterDelivered or given to one, without having put forth much or any effort. Of course the CEO's daughter got the job without having to interview—she gets everything on a silver platter. *on a silver platterFig. using a presentation [of something] that is appropriate for a very formal setting. (*Typically: give something to someone ~; present something ~; serve something ~; want something ~.) Aren't paper plates good enough for you? You want dinner maybe on a silver platter? on a silver platteroron a platterIf you are given something on a silver platter or on a platter, you are given it without having to work or make an effort to get it. You expect me to hand you everything on a silver platter, and when you don't get it, you stamp your little foot and cry. The Opposition has been handed this issue on a platter. Note: A platter is a large plate or shallow dish used for serving food. on a silver platter (or salver)without having been asked or sought for; without requiring any effort or return from the recipient.The image here is of a butler or waiter presenting something on a silver tray. (hand something to somebody) on a silver ˈplattergive something to somebody without expecting them to do or give anything in return: I don’t like her at all — she expects to be handed everything on a silver platter as if she’s better than other people.A platter is a large plate that is used for serving food. |
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