dish out
phrasal verbdish something out
- (informal) to give something, often to a lot of people or in large amounts
- Students dished out leaflets to passers-by.
- She's always dishing out advice, even when you don't want it.
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- to serve food onto plates for a meal
- Can you dish out the potatoes, please?