Opponents accused the candidate of taking a 'cookie-cutter' approach to the problem. [=of not coming up with new ideas to deal with the problem]
I'm disappointed that I didn't get the job but 'that's the way the cookie crumbles'. [='that's how it goes']
Don't worry about her—she's a 'tough cookie'.
(..) at in the morning. - That's right, and we hung out in the car. - Eating fudge for breakfast. Mom had heard about Mrs. Fields. You know, the cookie lady? And she figured that her fudge was just as good as those cookies, so- So she was gonna make a fortune. When it finally opened, we went in (..)2005 In Her Shoes
(..) break down the door? Yes. Shoelace. For Caroline, yes. For Caroline. She was gone, cookie. And you pushing your way into that house wasn't gonna do a thing for her. - She wanted me there. - You don't know that. - Yes, I do. I know. (..)2005 In Her Shoes