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whatever creams your twinkie

idiom
Meaning

Do what you will, whatever makes you happy.


Origin

disputed origin

Related to the Twinkie brand of cream-filled snack cake.

Examples
SIMPLE

You can wear that hat if it's whatever creams your twinkie.

CONTEXTUAL

If you really want to spend your entire weekend cleaning the garage, then whatever creams your twinkie.

COMPLEX

While I personally find the idea of extreme mountain climbing terrifying, you are welcome to pursue it if that is whatever creams your twinkie.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    whatever floats your boat

    One should do whatever stimulates one or suits one's inclinations.

  2. 02

    whatever helps you sleep at night

    Believe what you want to believe if it makes you feel better.

  3. 03

    whatever it takes

    Anything, including measures which may be extreme or wrongful, that is required to achieve an objective.

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