donkey on a waffle 

To engage in work at your own pace while giving the impression of assigning it the highest of priorities. Due to the vague nature of the statement, once the true meaning is discovered, it is neither questioned nor criticized.

(First regained popularity as a phrase in the IT industry around late 1999 - early 2000.)

"I'll be all over getting these reports done like a donkey on a waffle!"

donkey on a waffle by Dean Webb October 27, 2004

all over it like a donkey on a waffle 

To make an act one's top priority, much like scarfing free breakfast would be for a donkey, were it confronted by an unattended waffle. Usage of the phrase implies some amount of immediacy or urgency to the performance of the act.

Boss: Can you get that done by noon?
You: I'm all over it like a donkey on a waffle.
Boss: Hell yeah.

all over it like a donkey on a waffle by David Joy June 1, 2007

All over it like a donkey on a waffle 

To be completely on top of something, much as a donkey, when standing over a waffle, covers it entirely.

"Oh, that website you wanted me to finish? I'm all over it, like a donkey on a waffle."

All over it like a donkey on a waffle by Jason Kafalas April 5, 2005