English Explanatory Dictionary

life is not all beer and skittles

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Not everything about life is pleasurable.

Word forms

life is not all beer and skittles

Etymology

Beer and skittles refers to a carefree, indulgent bar life. Skittles is a British pub game.

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