General
like white on rice
What does like white on rice mean?
Sticking to something or someone extremely closely.
"The dog was on that dropped biscuit like white on rice."
Origin
American colloquial simile; white rice is uniformly white, hence total closeness.
Frequently asked questions
What does "like white on rice" mean?
It describes being extremely close to or all over something or someone — inseparable or unavoidable.
How do you use "like white on rice"?
You pair it with "on" to show total closeness, as in "The dog was on that biscuit like white on rice."
Why "white on rice"?
Because white rice is uniformly white — the white can't be separated from the rice, making it a vivid picture of total closeness.
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