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. (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."

Synonyms

• muffin choker (US)