not all beer and skittles

not entirely pleasant(skittles refers to a bowling type game played in taverns during the 1800s)

Most immigrants learn that life is not all beer and skittles when they arrive in the US.

by Light Joker March 27, 2006

It's Not All Beer And Skittles

Not everything goes as well as it should.

Person 1: "Oh man! I just failed my midterms..."
Person 2: "Well, it's not all beer and skittles"

by Cortney K July 11, 2006