lord of gingerbread

cake and gingerbread

An easy or pleasant task or experience; a piece of cake.

gingerbread

To decorate or embellish in an ornate or intricate way.

gingerbread up

Synonym of gingerbread (“to decorate or embellish in an ornate or intricate way”).

lord it over

To behave as if one is in control of; to make a display of having an advantage over or superiority to.

lord of the flies

a ruler over a worthless kingdom; leader of a meaningless microcosm.

Lord willing and the creek don't rise

Barring unforeseen circumstances.

take the gilt off the gingerbread

To take away the most attractive or appealing qualities of something; to destroy an illusion.