The phrase
"generous handful" means taking more than what is usually considered enough. It suggests that someone is grabbing a good amount or large quantity of something.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«generous»
«handful»
Sentences with «generous handful»
- Finally I threw in a very generous handful of chopped walnuts. (bbcgoodfood.com)
- I threw in a fairly generous handful of cilantro in with the mix as well as extra on top for garnish. (chefambershea.com)
- If you tend to grab a too generous handful of nuts, take a few minutes to divide a larger jar into several small bags or containers. (health.com)
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