dish out

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to distribute

2. to inflict punishment

   he can't take it, but he can sure dish it out

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dish out Idioms  

1. Deal out, dispense, as in He dishes out advice to one and all . This expression alludes to serving food from a dish. ] Colloquial ; first half of 1600s]

2. dish it out . Dispense abuse or punishment, as in He can dish it out with the best of them, but he can't take it . [ Slang ; c. 1930]

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Example Sentences

AFP takes a look at what lies ahead for Yoon, as well as the punishments already dished out to his associates.

From Barron's

Chipotle came under fire in 2024 for dishing out inconsistent portion sizes, but has since recommitted to giving every customer a “generous” helping.

From Los Angeles Times

But I’d take whatever those people needed to dish out, because I was going to do the right thing.

From Literature

In the kitchen, her mom dished out two big bowls of ice cream and insisted that they eat up every last drop.

From Literature

Or was it a food stall dishing out free grub?

From BBC