generous helping

Frequency: 7.211.8 per million words

Implies a large and satisfying portion of food.

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Examples (10)

  • He served himself a generous helping of mashed potatoes.
  • My grandmother always gives everyone a generous helping of her famous apple pie.
  • At the buffet, I couldn't resist a generous helping of the seafood paella.
  • The main course came with a generous helping of roasted vegetables.
  • For dessert, I think I'll have a generous helping of chocolate mousse.
  • After a long hike, a generous helping of stew was exactly what I needed.
  • The host offered each guest a generous helping of the birthday cake.
  • You should try the lasagna; they give you a really generous helping.
  • A generous helping of gravy was ladled over the roast beef.
  • She accepted a second, even more generous helping of pasta.