gravy time
n.— «What many Floridians refer to as “gravy time” is here. Day and night temperatures are going down. The summer doldrums are past. It’s time to get out and have a little fun.» —“Florida fall fun highlighted at TBN online” by Suzette Porter in Pinellas County Tampa Bay Newspapers Sept. 27, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Carmen in Jacksonville, Florida, was told she was pretty as a speck of puff. The more common simile is pretty as a speckled pup or cute as a speckled pup. This is part of a complete episode.
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