What is another word for hand something to someone on a plate?
Pronunciation: [hˈand sˈʌmθɪŋ tə sˈʌmwɒn ˌɒn ɐ plˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
To "hand something to someone on a plate" means to give someone something without them putting in any effort or work to obtain it. Synonyms for this phrase include "spoon-feed", "serve up", "gift-wrap", and "present on a silver platter". "Spoon-feed" portrays the idea of feeding a baby, implying that the person receiving the item is helpless and incapable. "Serve up" carries the connotation of presenting a meal or offering a service, suggesting that the item given has some value. "Gift-wrap" implies that the item given is a gift and has been presented in an attractive, wrapped package. Finally, "present on a silver platter" implies that the item given is valuable and deserving of a grand presentation.
