marmalade dropper

English

Etymology

Suggesting the idea of an astonished person dropping marmalade at the breakfast table while reading or hearing the news.

Noun

marmalade dropper (plural marmalade droppers)

  1. (Britain, informal) Highly stunning information, especially when associated with the news.

Synonyms
  • muffin choker
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