marmalade dropper

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Astonishing information, especially something learned from the news media. UK,informal
  2. A publicity stunt; something shocking intended to receive news coverage. UK,informal
    — 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."

词形变化

marmalade droppers plural

词源

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