beer and skittles

plural noun

Definition of beer and skittlesnext
as in picnic
a situation or state of carefree comfort a job at a beach resort isn't all beer and skittles—it's still work

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fun and games
Plural Noun
  • At the end of each episode, the credits roll, and the world of It’s Buddy resets for a new day of fun and games.
    — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
  • All fun and games, at least until the saboteurs start getting arrested.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Definition of fun and games
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