on a silver platter

Delivered 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.See also: on, platter, silver

*on a silver platter

Fig. 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?See also: on, platter, silver

on a silver platter

on a platter

If 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. See also: on, platter, silver

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.See also: on, platter, silver

(hand something to somebody) on a silver ˈplatter

give 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.See also: on, platter, silver

单词	on a silver platter
释义	DictionarySeeplatter on a silver platter on a silver platter Delivered 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.See also: on, platter, silver on a silver platter Fig.* 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?See also: on, platter, silver on a silver platter or on a platter If 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. See also: on, platter, silver 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.See also: on, platter, silver (hand something to somebody) on a silver ˈplatter give 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.See also: on, platter, silver
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