marmalade dropper

短语

词形变化

marmalade droppers 复数 marmalade droppers

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Astonishing information, especially something learned from the news media.

    非正式
  2. 2.

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

    非正式

    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."

词源

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

来源：wiktionary