come up with the rations
English
Verb
- (colloquial) Of a medal or award: to be given out somewhat indiscriminately to a large number of people.
- 1988, New Scientist (volume 118, number 16097, page 88)
- I dare say the clever dick who thought of the idea will be rewarded in the next honours list, with one of those decorations that come up with the rations, […]
- 2006, Bryan Marlowe, Tarnished Heroes (page 1)
- After all, he did hold the DFC and bar. And contrary to a wide—held belief in World War II, gongs like that didn't come up with the rations.
- 1988, New Scientist (volume 118, number 16097, page 88)
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