Idiom
slap-up meal
Meanings
A large, excellent, and satisfying meal, usually well cooked and generous.
Definition
A slap-up meal is a large, excellent meal that is well prepared and satisfying.
A slap-up meal is an informal British expression for a very good, filling meal, often with several dishes. It suggests generous portions and good quality cooking. People use it when they feel the food was hearty and enjoyable, not just something small or simple.
Examples
- After the hike, we treated ourselves to a slap-up meal at the pub.
- Mum cooked a slap-up meal for everyone on Sunday.
- They promised a slap-up meal after the long day of work.
- We had a slap-up meal to celebrate his new job.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use it for any meal, but it usually means a particularly large and excellent one, not a quick snack or simple lunch.
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