hand something to someone on a silver platter . hand something to someone on a silver platter {v. phr.} To give a person a reward that has not been earned. The lazy student expected his diploma to be handed to him on a silver platter. Categories: add yours hand {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment