Hand to on a silver platter
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
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