Phrasal Verb - Dishing Out
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.Definition
Dishing out refers to the act of giving or providing something to someone, often in a forceful, unreasonably harsh, or entirely unsolicited manner. This can be in the form of criticism, complaints, orders, or even undesired information. It's often used to imply a sense of handing down judgment, criticism, or punishment based on some perceived misbehavior or wrongdoing.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | My mother dished out a stern lecture for my poor grades. |
| 2 | The judge dished out a lengthy sentence to the convicted felon. |
| 3 | The strict teacher dished out extra homework to all the students. |
| 4 | The manager dished out instructions on how to complete the project. |
| 5 | The strict principle dished out warnings to the misbehaving students. |
| 6 | The irritated professor dished out verbal reprimand to the students for their lack of knowledge. |
| 7 | The fair judge dished out equal sentences to both the defendants. |
| 8 | The vendor dished out discounts to the loyal customers. |
| 9 | The politician dished out pronouncements on unresolved issues. |
| 10 | The experienced captain dished out orders to the rowing crew. |