Dish Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
Administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The teacher began to dish out homework assignments to each student in the class.
- She would dish out words of wisdom and advice to those who came to her for guidance.
- The charity organization would dish out food and clothing to the homeless every week.
- The coach was notorious for dishing out tough love to his players during practice sessions.
- At the music festival, volunteers would dish out free bottles of water to attendees who needed them.