Idiom

Alles in Butter

Literally: Everything in butter. Meaning: Everything is fine.

In the Middle Ages, fragile glasses were transported in barrels filled with liquid butter. Once the butter solidified, the glasses were completely protected from bumps on the road.

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Alles in Butter

Alles in Butter

Literally: Everything in butter. Meaning: Everything is fine.

In the Middle Ages, fragile glasses were transported in barrels filled with liquid butter. Once the butter solidified, the glasses were completely protected from bumps on the road.

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