Meaning of dish out in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   dish out

   Definitions

   1. administer or bestow, as in small portions

   Examples

   • « administer critical remarks to everyone present »
   • « dole out some money »
   • « shell out pocket money for the children »
   • « deal a blow to someone »
2. 2. provide (usually but not necessarily food)

   Examples

   • « We serve meals for the homeless »
   • « She dished out the soup at 8 P.M. »
   • « The entertainers served up a lively show »