cookie-cutter (American)
A cookie-cutter building or plan is exactly similar to many others of the same type. Always used before a noun. The architects were determined that it wouldn't be just another cookie-cutter mall. Management too often uses a cookie-cutter approach to solving problems.
a smart cookie (American)
Someone who is clever and good at dealing with difficult situations. If anyone can get a perfect grade on this test, it's Kathy - she's one smart cookie.
That's the way the cookie crumbles. (British, American & Australian, informal, American, informal)
Something that you say which means that bad things sometimes happen and there is nothing you can do to prevent it, so it is not worth becoming upset about it. I can't believe they chose Sam won the competition and not me. Oh, well... That's the way the cookie crumbles.
a tough cookie (American & Australian, informal)
Someone who is very determined to do what he or she wants and who usually succeeds even in difficult situations. My grandmother brought up six children on her own - she's one tough cookie!
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