Sammy Sam
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When we say "set the table" we mean we arrange a table cloth, plates, glasses, silverware and the likes for a meal not the food for a meal. "Lay the table" is used in British English.
But when we put food for a meal on the table, can we say?
a) "serve the table"
b) "serve the food on the table"
can we say in passive?
c) "The table is served"
d) "The food is served on the table"
And kindly share all the possible variants naturally used by the native speakers of English if there are more of them.
But when we put food for a meal on the table, can we say?
a) "serve the table"
b) "serve the food on the table"
can we say in passive?
c) "The table is served"
d) "The food is served on the table"
And kindly share all the possible variants naturally used by the native speakers of English if there are more of them.