CEFR A2

dish up

verb

Meaning

To serve food onto plates or into bowls, usually from a larger serving dish.

Examples

Can you dish up the pasta while I set the table?
She dished up a generous portion of stew for everyone.

Synonyms: serve, plate, portion, dispense

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dish up (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪʃ ʌp/

Definition

To serve food onto plates or into bowls, usually from a larger serving dish.

Examples

Can you dish up the pasta while I set the table?
She dished up a generous portion of stew for everyone.

How to Use dish up

dish up (phrasal verb): To serve food. — "Let's dish up before the guests arrive."
dish up [something] (phrasal verb): To serve a specific food item. — "He dished up the mashed potatoes."
dish up [something] for [someone] (phrasal verb): To serve a specific food item to a particular person or group. — "She dished up a large portion for her hungry son."

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