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marmalade dropper

noun

Etymology

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

Definitions

  1. Astonishing information, especially something learned from the news media.

  2. A publicity stunt

    A publicity stunt; something shocking intended to receive news coverage.

    • 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."

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