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cookie-cutter (American)

a cookie-cutter building or plan is exactly similar to many others of the same type. The architects were determined that it wouldn't be just another cookie-cutter mall. (always before noun) 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 make this company succeed, it's Kathy - she's one smart cookie.

See also: smart

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 for the job and not me. Ah well, that's the way the cookie crumbles.

See also: way

a tough cookie (American & Australian, informal)

someone who is very determined to do what they want and who usually succeeds even in difficult situations. We're talking about a woman who brought up six children on her own - she's one tough cookie.

See also: tough