Phrases
on a platter
: without effort : very easily
can have the presidency on a platter—
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large platters of hot turkey and ham
The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw.
She ordered the seafood platter.
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Now, Campisi’s is an all-ages restaurant with nine locations, online table reservations, home delivery apps, chicken and seafood platters, pastas and one of the best veggie pizzas in town.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Spread hummus mixture evenly on a platter, and top with carrots and pistachio mixture.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Set them out on a platter for guests to graze on, or savor the box on your own.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Folks gather at long tables and pass platters of fantastic food, served family-style.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Spread hummus mixture evenly on a platter, and top with carrots and pistachio mixture.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Set them out on a platter for guests to graze on, or savor the box on your own.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Folks gather at long tables and pass platters of fantastic food, served family-style.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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platter
noun
plat·ter
ˈplat-ər 
1
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record
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