marmalade dropper
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Suggesting the idea of an astonished person dropping marmalade at the breakfast table while reading or hearing the news.
Noun[edit]
marmalade dropper (plural marmalade droppers)
- (British, informal) Highly stunning information, especially something learned from the news media.
- 2023 'The return of David Cameron: What is going on?', BBC News.
- "Just because something is a marmalade dropper, doesn't make it a good idea."
- 2023 'The return of David Cameron: What is going on?', BBC News.
Synonyms[edit]
- muffin choker (US)