bring a plate
phrase · casual
Bring some food to share with everyone. It does not mean bring an empty plate!
How Aussies use it
- It's a work lunch, so everyone bring a plate.
- Bring a plate if you're coming on Saturday.
Good to know
A famous trap for newcomers. If an invitation says 'bring a plate', bring a dish of food for the group.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use please bring a dish to share instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.