Beer and skittles meaning
What does the saying 'Beer and skittles' mean?
Idiom: Beer and skittles
Meaning:
People say that life is not all beer and skittles, meaning that it is not about self-indulgence and pleasure.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Drinking, pubs and bars |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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