plate

Definition

  • noun: a flat and usually round dish that is used for eating or serving food
  • noun: a smooth flat thin piece of material
  • verb: to add a layer of metal to the outside of (something)
  • verb: to cover or equip with plate
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: calender, braid, electrotype

Examples

  • If you want this promotion, you're going to have to 'step up to the plate'. [=you will have to improve your work performance to show that you deserve the promotion]

  • She has a lot 'on her plate' right now. [=she has a lot of things that she has to deal with right now]

  • He was handed the job 'on a plate'. [=he was given the job without having to do anything to earn it]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Where you going, Baby? Uh, coffee. At a.m.? That doesn't sound smart. You fucking kidding me? I got enough on my plate, worrying about Bats, I got to worry about you, too, now? You know what? Do me a favor. If you're gonna mail it in (..)
    2017 Baby Driver
  • (..) to call Neat neat neat She can't afford no cannon Neat neat neat All units be on the lookout for a red Saturn Aura, license plate... You see JD over there? Now, JD's a idiot. But you a bright boy, though. So I got a question for you. You make me miss that shot? (..)
    2017 Baby Driver