I’ve Come For Your Pickle

“I’ve come for your pickle.” That’s right, I’ve come for your pickle. The first line in this quip is true, but the second is false. This line is a common expression among pickle-loving folks. It’s often heard as a sign of friendship or loyalty, but it’s also a way to tell if someone’s not worth their salt.

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“I’ve come for your pickle” is an English saying referring to a chopped-up condiment. Americans refer to it as relish. But the term “pickle” means more than being a crunchy cucumber. According to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary, “To be in a pickle in the U.K. is to be in trouble or a mess.”