slap-up meal
noun phrase

- esp of meals) lavish; excellent; first-class

(Collins Dictionary)

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WORD ORIGIN

In the book "British English A to Zed" (HarperCollins, New York, 1991) the adjective SLAP-UP is described as: "First rate, great, terrific. A 'slap-up do' meant a 'bang-up job,' a first rate piece of work, and especially a splendid party with no expense spared."

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TALKING POINT

Thus a SLAP-UP meal is an extraordinarily good meal, typically with lots of food (a feast!). For residents of London, this can mean reaching deep into the pocketbook. Dining out  in London is the most expensive eating-out experience in the world, outranking Tokyo, Paris and New York according to a survey conducted by Zagat's restaurant guide.

The Wagyu burger at The Bar in the Dorchester will set you back £45. The mayonnaise has truffles in it, and you do at least get a side plate of chips. You can get a soft drink with your spare change but you won't have enough for a beer — it's £8 for a Peroni.

source: The London Times

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PRACTICE OWAD TODAY

Say something like:

"I take Bob out for a SLAP-UP dinner every couple of months as a 'thank you' for running credit checks for me."