serve up

Idioms  

1. Dish out food, as in Next they served up some oysters . [First half of 1400s]

2. Provide, as in He served up joke after joke, delighting his audience . [First half of 1600s] also see hand to on a silver platter .

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serve up

George was told he would serve up to half his sentence in custody and would then be deported when released.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The brand touts its simple ingredients, targeting busy consumers who want to serve up healthier food in minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

All three were told they would serve up to half of their sentence before being released.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

CBS will serve up two other new shows, including a comedic drama, “Einstein,” and a half-hour vampire family comedy, “Eternally Yours.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026

I serve up a few bowls, and without looking up to see who my next customer is, I say, “Would you like to try our new white bean chili?”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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