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

  • (..) so i thaught that i will make inverter that will make power from car batteries design is ready i can make inverter i wanna meet you all in office tomorrow what was your per plate cost? We will pay in installments we wont do it again i wont marry this is Rancho's father monthly income . crore (..)
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