marmalade dropper
(British, informal) information, especially something learned from the news media.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(British, informal) information, especially something learned from the news media.
Origin: Suggesting the idea of an astonished person dropping marmalade at the breakfast table while reading or hearing the news. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
(British, informal) A publicity stunt; something shocking intended to receive news coverage.
: "Just because something is a marmalade dropper, doesn't make it a good idea."
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