come up with the rations


come up with the rations

military slang Of an award, to be granted when it is undeserved. I don't think he really earned that medal—I suspect it just came up with the rations.See also: come, ration, up

come up (or be given) with the rations

(of a medal) be awarded automatically and without regard to merit. military slangSee also: come, ration, up