lay the table

To place and arrange things to be used while eating a meal, such as plates, utensils, glasses, napkins, etc.; to set the table. Janie, would you please lay the table? We'll be ready to eat shortly.

See also: lay, table

See also:

set the table
like so
do the dishes
make (one's) peace with (someone or something)
make one's peace with
make peace with
make peace with (someone or something)
make peace with somebody
propose a toast
fingers were made before forks

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