Meaning of the word "help oneself to the food" in English

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help oneself to the food

US /hɛlp wʌnˈsɛlf tu ðə fud/
UK /hɛlp wʌnˈsɛlf tuː ðə fuːd/
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Idiom

to serve oneself food or drink without waiting to be served by someone else

Example:
Please help yourself to the food on the table.
The host told the guests to help themselves to the food.