not all beer and skittles Share definition Flag 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. not all beer and skittles by Light Joker March 27, 2006 0 0 Get merch Get the not all beer and skittles mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch