serve up
Idioms-
Dish out food, as in Next they served up some oysters . [First half of 1400s]
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Provide, as in He served up joke after joke, delighting his audience . [First half of 1600s] also see hand to on a silver platter .
Example Sentences
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In Redick’s previous career, it may have led him to serve up hot takes on a podcast or on television.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
He tried to serve up his own twist on the turkey Christmas dinner - but found it wasn't very popular.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
She could serve up to five years in jail but is likely to get a milder sentence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
In case you missed the memo, bowl games have increasingly turned into marketing showcases for all sorts of brands, which pay big-time sponsorship dollars for the privilege and then serve up goofy rituals galore.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025
When it tastes good to you, get as many plates as you need and serve up some migas.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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