plate

on a plate with little or no effort from the person concerned. informal

1986Max EgremontDear Shadows They were handed an asset on a plate and treated it in a totally uncreative way.

on your plate occupying your time or energy. chiefly British

2013austie86 According to Austin I'm excited about some of the upcoming work I have on my plate, and it has continued to be a great learning experience.

step up to the plate: seestep.