hand to on a silver platter

Idioms and Phrases

Also, serve up on a plate . Provide with something valuable for nothing, or give an unearned reward to; also, make it easy for. For example, She did no work at all, expecting to have everything handed to her on a silver platter , or Just ask them—they'll serve up the data on a plate . Both terms allude to being elaborately served at the table. [Early 1900s] Also see born with a silver spoon .