cheese and crackers
Cheddar on Ritz
Cheese and crackers is a mild oath expressing surprise or frustration, a euphemistic substitution for Jesus Christ: Oh, cheese and crackers, I forgot my wallet.
The phrase sounds deliberately corny, often used for comic effect or around children.
It also refers literally to the snack pairing.
- snackLight between-meal fare
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
- brieSoft French ripened cheese
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
crumbly · crispy · platter · wine · party · nibble · hors d'oeuvres · spread · salty · savory · charcuterie · Ritz · sliced · wedge · pairing · munch · party platter · cocktails
- Kids Snacksapple slices, baby carrots, goldfish, granola bars, grapes
- food pairingsbacon and eggs, bread and butter, burger and fries, chips and salsa, coffee and cream
- snackschips, cookies, granola bars, chocolate, trail mix
cheese and crackersfeast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
banquet · three-course meal · Thanksgiving dinner · Sunday roast · steak dinner
cheese and crackersformal dinner
Ceremonial evening meal
state dinner · gala dinner · fine dining · state banquet · tasting menu
cheese, crackers, cheeses, cheesed, cheesy, cheesiness, cracker, cracked, crack