10 Phrasal verbs used during dinner

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Pass around	To distribute something to everyone present	She passed around the bread basket so everyone could have a piece. He passed around the dessert menu for everyone to choose from. We passed around the wine glasses to toast the occasion. Please pass around the condiments; some guests might want them. They passed around family photos to reminisce about old times.
Help oneself to	To serve or take food or drink for oneself without restriction	Guests were encouraged to help themselves to the buffet. She helped herself to a second serving of mashed potatoes. They helped themselves to wine from the open bar. He helped himself to some fruit from the bowl on the table. We helped ourselves to some snacks while waiting for dinner.
Dish out	To serve food onto plates	She dished out generous portions of pasta for everyone. He dished out the soup into individual bowls. We dished out servings of salad to accompany the main course. Please dish out some vegetables for everyone. They dished out dessert with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Chew on	To contemplate or consider something	She chewed on the idea of starting her own business. He chewed on the proposal before giving his opinion. We chewed on the possibility of moving to a new city. Please chew on the feedback I gave you before making a decision. They chewed on the implications of the new regulations.
Fill up on	To eat until one is full	We filled up on appetizers before the main course. She filled up on bread and didn't have much room for dinner. They filled up on salad and skipped dessert. He filled up on water to stay hydrated. Please don't fill up on snacks before dinner; you'll spoil your appetite.
Clear away	To remove dishes or clutter from the table	She cleared away the empty plates after everyone had finished eating. He cleared away the crumbs with a napkin. We cleared away the dishes to make room for dessert. Please clear away the serving dishes; we're done with dinner. They cleared away the clutter from the table to create more space.
Pass up	To decline or reject an offer or opportunity	She passed up the chance to try the exotic dish. He passed up the opportunity to study abroad. We passed up the offer of more wine. Please don't pass up the chance to taste the homemade pie. They passed up the invitation to join the wine tasting event.
Slurp up	To eat or drink noisily and eagerly	He slurped up the noodles from his bowl. She slurped up the soup, savoring every drop. We slurped up the spaghetti like we were in Italy. They slurped up the smoothies through straws. Please don't slurp up your drink; it's impolite.
Finish off	To consume the last of something; to complete or conclude	She finished off the last slice of cake. He finished off his meal with a cup of coffee. We finished off the wine and toasted to friendship. Please finish off the leftovers before they go bad. They finished off the evening with a round of desserts.
Polish off	To consume all of something quickly and eagerly	He polished off his plate in record time. She polished off the entire pizza by herself. We polished off the appetizers and eagerly awaited the main course. Please polish off your dinner before asking for seconds. They polished off the buffet and went back for more.