come up with the rations

come up with the rations

English

Verb

come up with the rations

1. (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.