That is the way the cookie crumbles meaning
What does the saying 'That is the way the cookie crumbles' mean?
Idiom: That is the way the cookie crumbles
Meaning:
"That's the way the cookie crumbles" means that things don't always turn out the way we want.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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