How to Pronounce "on a plate"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɫeɪt
AHN-uh-PLAYT
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /plˈeɪt
ON-uh-PLATE
Definition
When something is given easily or without effort, as if served to you ready to use or enjoy. Often used to talk about opportunities or benefits that require no hard work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɫeɪt
British English
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /plˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-uh-PLAYT
UK
ON-uh-PLATE
Listen in Context
The answer was given to him on a plate.
She got the job on a plate because her father is the boss.
Opportunities like this don't come on a plate every day.
You can’t expect success to come on a plate; you have to work for it.