dish out

Verb (2)

1. administer or bestow, as in small portions“administer critical remarks to everyone present”“dole out some money”“shell out pocket money for the children”“deal a blow to someone”“the machine dispenses soft drinks”Synonyms: distributeadministermete outdealparcel outlotdispenseshell outdeal outdish outallotdole out
2. provide (usually but not necessarily food)“We serve meals for the homeless”“She dished out the soup at 8 P.M.”“The entertainers served up a lively show”Synonyms: serveserve updish outdish updish